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by dreamweapon 4159 days ago
Has it become so taboo to be single that you have to pay to hide it?

Apparently yes, sadly.

Even so, I can't imagine this app could possible be worth the time (let alone the cost). Especially when simply lying to people (who aren't close friends anyway), as needed -- or in the case of a good chunk of my direct family, explicitly firewalling ("Look, over the years I've been having various relationships with various people. If any of them become important enough for you to know about, I'll let you know, eventually") to be easy enough, and to work perfectly fine for all concerned.

The bottom line is that intimacy is a gift, and at no point are you obligated to provide it to anyone you don't really consider to be that important in your life -- or in situations that make you uncomfortable.
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tinkerrr 4159 days ago
> Even so, I can't imagine this app could possible be worth the time

I think that's why the founder is talking of expanding the service already, such as getting flowers on Valentine's, say. It might provide social worth to some, who see this extravaganza displayed on every other desk at their work.

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Vaskivo 4159 days ago
I can see this evolving from "let others think I have a boyfriend" to "I'm going to feel like I have a boyfriend".

People already pay for sex. People already pay for non-sexual escorts (which i believe is mostly for show-off[0]). I can totally see people paying for the "boyfriend experience".

Some random texts, gifts in specific days. A compliment and a "how's your day". All in pure 21st century fashion - social-media centered.

It's depressing but I can imagine a lot of people that, while having lots of friends, are emotionally lonely.

Why not generate custom made, fully interactive, multi-media waifus[1]

[0] I think it affirms a man's power if he shows up with a pretty lady.

[1] http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/waifu

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rokhayakebe 4159 days ago
I can imagine a lot of people that, while having lots of friends, are emotionally lonely.

"Indeed, being alone is no requisite for being lonely; for many live in the middle of strangers, yet they do not feel safe and loved."

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