A discussion about my research into online dating
A discussion about my research into online dating for the Temporary Expert class at NYU ITP
online dating
Examining race when it comes to online dating
I’ve been looking at studies examining race when it comes to online dating. One states: The users of the dating service typically have strong preferences for a partner of their own ethnicity, and this effect is more pronounced for women …
Diversity in Online Dating
When I talk to others about my research into online dating, many of them convey their own stories to me. I’ve learned that this is an amazing way to glimpse into how others use online dating in their own unique …
The Verge talks to OkCupid
The Verge talks to OkCupid, the dating site with a propensity for data research. Alexis Ohanian sits with Christian Rudder about how he and the SparkNotes founders went from study guides to an online dating network — and from there, …
Inside OkCupid: The math of online dating
Great summary of how OKCupid gets its numbers.
How I Gamed Online Data to Meet My Match
How I Gamed Online Data to Meet My Match: Amy Webb at TEDxMidAtlantic (by TEDxTalks) This was a great talk about how she reverse-engineered online dating to meet her ideal man. She discusses her own research into how popular profiles …
Unexpected behavior from the “similar users” section of OkCupid
I stumbled upon some unexpected behavior from the “similar users” section of OkCupid. It is possible, starting at a gay man’s profile and navigating to a “similar user”, to end up at a straight man’s profile (by way of a …
Unexpected behavior from the “similar users” section of OkCupid Read More
Social glitch with OkCupid
OkCupid has a feature to see when others have visited your profile. The intention for this feature is to see who is checking you out. I will be using it differently. I launch OkCupid and open the profiles for the …