20-somethings have been using Tinder(social connection app) for at least 3 years, since its founding 3 years ago. It continues to flourish, especially in large urban centers where tech-savvy singles, living away from home bases, reach out to their unknown peer group to make new friends and keep the social whirl going.
Social psychologists are having a field day analyzing data, such is available, trying to make sense of this phase of human interaction. Early opinions indicate that TINDER makes the search for connection easier/quicker. The term "swipe right" has now entered the lexicon of techie hookups. Being somewhat beyond the 18-34 demographic, the Mayor is late to Tinder acquaintance. But not some of our ministerial staff. I was given a first hand example of its operation and I noted: it was fast; it was easy; it served its users well; and it fit their (users) needs. It's all a little mind boggling, really. But it puts tech/social media on full display.
In a small town/small social world, there are less folks eligible to participate, let alone find it useful. West Shore Lake Tahoe would qualify as one of the lowest user group demographics available. Bottomline: it is not found in use along Highway 89.
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