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I don't like how the article arbitrarily mixes seeking hobby mates with pursuing romantic interests. While practically both realms naturally border on each other an intersect it is important to set an initial semi-offical mode of expectations. Networks like Couchsurfing died because mostly men started to use it as an app for hooking up. And that just kills the vibe and also undermines the trust.

Anybody here from Germany who would share practical experiences with such apps?

I'm quite apprehensive of the idea that this is now how you meet people. Of course it doesn't necessarily have to be but myself being in my early forties, single, few friends, full time computer job have to say that it is a challenge.