Makes sense. I also enjoy meeting new people. But to me, and of course this is just my opinion, it seems like the challenge of meeting new people in the real world is exactly why it's so rewarding. It takes a personal investment that is so much more significant than a swipe on a smart phone.
In my experience, Tinder was a huge improvement over things like OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, etc, but Tinder has a super clunky app and is still geared mostly toward hookups. There is always room for improvement!
Lower barrier to entry, all you need to get started are some photos. Creates a higher user population, so the % of creeps is lower (from conversation, this seems to be what turns my female friends off traditional dating apps)
And lastly, there's no real negative social stigma attached to it, partially because it's so popular. With traditional dating sites, people think you're a loser if you have a profile.
Heh, seriously. I know tons of couples who met on "traditional dating sites"; whereas if I found out someone I knew used tinder I would consider them pretty skeevy and would (metaphorically) inch away slowly.
I assume you're applying the same standard to people who met in a bar?
Really, this is entirely your problem. I've never used dating services or apps, but I've had several great long-term relationships which started in a variety of weird ways. That's just life, man.
Because it is. I would like to know more people and have more friends, and if an app can help with that I'll sign up.