[briga]

This is really apparent in their “Top Picks” feature. They give you a list of people the algorithm thinks you will like, but you’re only allowed to check out one of them in free mode. Even though apparently these people are a great match for you they do not show up in the course of regular swiping. Which makes it obvious that Tinder is keeping a holdout set of people it thinks you are compatible with and never shows them to you. Using that app is akin to using a slot machine, and I suspect the algorithms they use for doling out rewards are very similar.

[mushyhammer]

I think you got that wrong. Top Picks appear to be people who are picked the most, not because I would personally like them. Most of the time I like none of them even if they obviously have a “good” profile (sexy photos, no bio)

[climb_stealth]

Funny you say that. When I was using Tinder I assumed that sexy photos and no profile description or bio were bots or scams. I completely ignored them.

Also, if someone can't be bothered to even write a single word. Meh.

[williamscales]

You must consider, it does telegraph a certain desperation to bother to write a bio. Tinder is 100% about looks.

[mushyhammer]

I wouldn’t go as far as to say it’s 100% about looks. I skip women without a bio because they’re usually the most boring.