Relationships Quote by Michael DiBaggio
““As Stu Patter explained it, the basic rationale of the partnership mandate was to ensure the quality of the dating pool. "I talked this issue over with the President many times. She was skeptical at first. 'Isn't it heavy-handed to force people to date?' Well, maybe, but viewed another way, the people who don't go out on dates are forcing other people not to be able to see them. And when those young invincibles eventually decide that they want to date people, they will further weaken the quality of the dating pool by siphoning off the most attractive people who selflessly entered the dating pool. The only way you can ensure that the dating pool remains strong is to get those young invincible attractives into the pool as soon as possible. Hence the partnership mandate." While””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion on dating platform policies, 2023
The partnership mandate aims to improve dating pool quality by integrating less active users, despite concerns of coercion.
In simple terms: Mandate tries to boost dating pool by adding reluctant participants.
Key Takeaway
Balance inclusivity with personal choice in matchmaking.
Themes
dating
social dynamics
inclusion
ethics
platform design
Mood
skeptical
analytical
Type
ethical
strategic
When to use this quote
- online dating onboarding
- user recruitment
- marketing campaigns
- feedback loops
Key Concepts
network effects
behavioral economics
consent
Questions to Reflect On
- Is coercive matchmaking ethical?
- How to encourage voluntary participation?
A Different Perspective
Forced participation may backfire and reduce user satisfaction.
