Perhaps that the web is now encompassing mobile applications that integrate real life location: case in point someone mentioned Grindr. Sometimes the online interaction is just there to initiate real life 'dating' or other kinds of interaction. Here's a well written article on one gay man's experience with the Grindr app entitled, 'Sex in the Time of GPS': http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-02-01/sex-in-the-time-of... -Sharon On Feb 24, 2010, at 10:26 AM, Erhardt Graeff wrote:
Andrew's work looks great. I'm impressed by the research out there. If anyone has other sources, we're still interested.
Additionally, can anyone think of any specific practical questions about online dating website design and culture that would be fun to discuss? How about questions that are tough to research but universally interesting?
Best, Erhardt