The Changing Face of Online Dating
The Changing Face of Online Dating When online dating first began to enter into the social consciousness, it became known as a last ditch effort for lonely unfortunates, who had no other way to meet people. Comedy skits like the “Lowered Expectations” routine by MAD TV poked fun at the personals industry and the stereotypes of singles who “needed” to use dating services. These days, however, the online dating industry seems to be shedding its negative image, and trading it in for the new mainstream, popular way to connect with new people. How did this industry achieve its facelift? How...