Facebook Dating

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Facebook[2] Dating is a feature within the popular social media[1] app, Facebook, designed to help users find romantic partners. Launched initially in Colombia in September 2018, the service allows users to filter potential matches based on factors such as location, number of children, religion, age, or height, within a 100km range. The service also offers the option to search for users in or out of range temporarily, and a ‘Lucky Match’ filter that broadens the search parameters. Users who have matched can initiate a voice chat and receive automatic ice-breaking messages to facilitate conversation. Facebook Dating was unveiled at the F8 developer conference in May 2018, and since then, it has expanded to other countries, including Canada, Thailand, and several European nations. Future plans for Facebook Dating include integrating the service into the main Facebook app, expanding to additional countries, and continuously developing and enhancing the service based on user feedback.

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1. social media. Social media is a broad term encompassing a variety of digital tools and platforms that facilitate the sharing of information and the creation of virtual communities. Emerging from early systems like PLATO and ARPANET, it has evolved into modern platforms like Facebook and Twitter. These platforms offer unique features that differentiate them from traditional media, including the ability for users to generate content and engage in dialogic communication. They cater to over 100 million users globally and offer different forms of services, such as messaging apps and collaborative content creation platforms. The use of social media has far-reaching impacts on individuals, society, and businesses, influencing everything from marketing practices to political processes. However, it's also associated with ethical concerns, such as the spread of misinformation and potential addiction.
2. Facebook ( Facebook ) Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, is a major Internet company that started as a social networking platform. Founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004, Facebook expanded rapidly from Harvard to other universities and later to the general public, becoming a global phenomenon. It is known for its user-friendly interface and various features such as Groups, the Developer Platform, and Facebook Dating. Despite facing criticism for issues like privacy breaches and the spread of fake news, Facebook has remained a dominant player in the online world. It has made significant strides in the field of technology, including the development of its unique data storage system, the use of PHP for its platform, and the launch of the Hack programming language. In recent years, the company has shifted its focus to the metaverse, a virtual reality space where users can interact with a computer-generated environment.
Facebook Dating (Wikipedia)

Facebook Dating is an online dating service developed by Facebook. There is currently no web version; it is only available from the Facebook mobile app on Android and iOS.

Facebook Dating
Type of site
Online dating service
Available inEnglish
OwnerMeta Platforms
URLfacebook.com/dating
CommercialYes
RegistrationYes
LaunchedSeptember 5, 2019; 4 years ago (2019-09-05)
Current statusActive
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