Ask HN: Why didn't online speed-dating catch on?

because it is 100% wrong approach for that task

there is nothing about rushed decisions and pair-bonding that ‘goes together’

those without relevant stories of regret quickly acquire them

Seems like such a thing combines the worst aspects of online dating and the worst aspects of speed dating. I don't see the point of it.

I’d argue that Tinder/Bumble/etc are online speed dating. Instead of the old way of setting up a long dating profile and sending a ton of messages that get ignored, you just quickly swiped, find matches, have a quick chat to see if it’s worth meeting up, then meet for drinks. If you’re spending a ton of time texting before meeting “you’re holding it wrong” so to speak. After a few messages it should be pretty clear if there’s any connection, that’s speed dating in my book.