This summer, a dating site I helped to found, OkCupid, announced that it had tested the effectiveness of its matching algorithm on a small number of users. We run tests on the site all the time, and we were particularly careful with this one because we were tinkering with something fundamental to the user experience. The test was brief, and everyone affected was made aware of it soon afterward. But the reaction to our test […] Read the Full Article »
Why Every Single Adult Should Try Online Dating
For better or worse, I'm admittedly a connoisseur of online dating. And while the vast majority of first dates have been completely fruitless for forming a meaningful connection, they provided me with the most wonderful ancillary benefit: I have learned more about our society and humanity than any formal education could ever teach. I have learned to appreciate the decisions and lifestyles of everyone from artists fully subsidized by their megawealthy daddies to hard-working independent […] Read the Full Article »
Save Big on Local Activities and Offers Right to Your Inbox
LivingSocial is a leading, online marketplace to buy and share the best things to do in your city – or wherever you may be (or are going). A sampling of what's on my offers list today – reflecting a 50% or greater savings is: LivingSocial provides a trusted, convenient source for finding value and savings on everyday items and activities. You can identify fun experiences to enjoy and share with your friends. With thousands of […] Read the Full Article »