text | un: alomar

[partnerinheels]

Name: Sheva Alomar
Date: backdated to 1/5
Format: text

Given everything going on, this might not be seem that important, but hear me out because I've been struggling with this myself for a while.

We need a 'dating' site/app for finding bonds. Either temporary or long term.

Any tech savvy person able to help with this?

Comments

[usurpers]

It’s called going out.

un: enkidu

[enkidoh]

why do we need this? when you want to bond with someone you can ask them.

[Oh and...]

what is an app?

[partnerinheels]

[Wow she never thought of that. Sheva's just going to assume that technology isn't this one's forte.]

What about those who find that difficult? Not everyone's a social butterfly, or wants to even deal with bonding.

Seems that there's a need if multiple people have posted want ads for bonding. It might not be your cup of tea, but if it's helpful in keeping folks from going feral or explode, what's the harm in trying it?

[partnerinheels]

I'm picky, personally. It's a big emotional commitment, or so I've been told.

Seems like it would be helpful in finding options for bonding. Perhaps if it's more general, it can be for finding friends, sparring partners, like minded individuals.

App is short for application.

[thejoyrider]

[Marie is not tech savvy but this whole idea is one hundred percent her thing and she wants in]

I cannot help with the technical side of the idea but I would love to help somehow. Perhaps for the time being, I could collect the ads from people who have trouble finding a Bond myself and read them out on the network at set days?

[plasticasshole]

That doesn't seem like a bad idea, actually. I'm admittedly not familiar with dating apps, but I understand that you make a profile for others to read in order to determine compatibility. If people could filter it based on Monster or Witch, that would be incredibly useful.

[partnerinheels]

Don't worry, that sort of tech wasn't my strength back home, let alone here where there's magic tech.

Reading might be a bit much, but gathering them is a step in the right direction. I just worry about everyone's privacy.

[partnerinheels]

Simplified, it's where people write up a little bio (or answer a questionnaire), post some pictures of themselves if they want, and have the ability to match with people they find interesting through direct, private messages.

Not everyone's good at in person networking.

[plasticasshole]

It would be more convenient than waiting for someone to post an ad on the network.

[Which is something he's been considering doing, since two of his three Bonds disappeared on him.]

What do you find difficult about it?

[It's a genuine question, he's very curious.]

[partnerinheels]

That too.

Most of the people I'm close with here just happen to be monsters. And I have trust issues.

[And emotional intimacy issues.]

text | un: reddeer

[rightfoot]

It's a good idea, considering the amount of ads we see posted here.

[partnerinheels]

Another great point.

Any recommendations on the tech side of this?

[rightfoot]

Unfortunately I don't have much experience with technology as far as building apps go. Though I've seen the sort of things you're talking about for dating.

I'd keep it simple. I wonder if it would legitimately make people stop posting things, though.

un: METTATON

[glitzandglamour]

Oh my. It's turning out that there isn't anybody here to develop the app. Surely, there must be at least one person among us capable of making a dating app out there. Maybe somebody who can build robots, or update 2000-era cell phones to include rockets. *Cough.*

Failing all else... Why not host a monthly post for all in pursuit of bonds? Having a new one every month keeps it fresh. Each person can choose to disclose what they'd like in their own response. Fun trivia, lengthy autobiographies, sepia glamour shots, or the nitty-gritty business. And for those concerned with privacy, such as yourself, this means you can take communications privately at any time.

[textsfromhotland]

[as if summoned by Mettaton:]

that's a GREAT IDEA OMGGG why didn't I think of that??

[wylderrant]

I'm not technically savvy, but I would very much be interested.

My bond has just abandoned me.

[thejoyrider]

That would be precisely why I could collect the notices and broadcast them without including anyone’s personal information. “A charming young Turnskin gentleman seeks a good Witch” “A Witch with a broken heart after the loss of her Bond seeks a Monster” “Fearless Witch seeks another Witch to Bond because nobody can tell them what they can and what they cannot do”

then when someone replies, we could arrange a meeting and then

[Marie is already in her “excited about an idea” mode]

[usurpers]

[ she assumes correct ]

Seems a little irresponsible to me. Like making a pact with someone based on letter exchange or a nice photo. If you can’t bring yourself to talk to someone in person from the get go, work on it. Difficulty isn’t meant to be sat on.

But that’s all a choice, bonding alternatives included. If it helps you or anyone else, I’m just being a brute.

[partnerinheels]

I think you misunderstood. You talk online first, then set up a meeting to talk in person. It increases options and expedites the process.

Have you not seen a dating site before?

[partnerinheels]

I think it's the hearing them out loud that has me reaching for a dram of the good stuff to soften the experience.

It almost sounds like you want to be an old school match maker.

[partnerinheels]

I think people will just post about other things, honestly.

It's just consolidated similar content together. It's a bond flea market.

[partnerinheels]

Hopefully we can find someone to help with the tech end.

Did they go home?

[partnerinheels]

It's not surprising, considering the tech here isn't quite like the systems I'm familiar with from my home.

It sounds like you're speaking to someone in particular.

If an app isn't a practical option, I think a monthly post would be helpful. It would consolidate the network a bit.

Can I ban filters or photoshop? Do they have that here?

[partnerinheels]

Thank you. Can you help?

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[whydogs]

Sounds like it'd be nice to have.