[2015-03-27] Fortune: Does bitcoin have potential for online dating sites?

[pitham1]

Does bitcoin have potential for online dating sites?

http://fortune.com/2015/03/27/bitcoin-online-dating/

You could say that accepting bitcoin was just a marketing gimmick—that OkCupid, which is part of Match Inc., owned by Barry Diller’s IAC, was just looking to garner some goodwill and buzz among tech types. And it did get them that, even if the number of A-list subscribers that pay with bitcoin is likely small. The Financial Times, at the time, called OkCupid “the biggest brand name” to begin accepting the digital currency. OkCupid founder and CEO Sam Yagan, who is also CEO of Match Inc., reasoned at the time: “There’s no question that these digital currencies are going to be the future.”

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[Chef Ramsay]

Of course, these internet dating services want another avenue for collecting revenue during the course of their business models. And, I'm totally not surprised that Match is mixed in with all of this stuff. I've used Match and have a bang to broad ratio of 4:4 so it's a big time and trusted spot where you can find a mate, even if it's short term. You can land a marriage too with the extra effort, which isn't on my plate.

[Kprawn]

So if you want to Badoo Badoo with a partner, you have to pay in Zoosk Coins.  ..... I hope they will not judge me on the size of my Zoosk wallet... or I will not get any dates. 

But seriously.... This has HUGE potential for the next Super Bitcoin Dating App and virtual prostitution... oops sorry. 

Send some flowers for Valentine and pay with Zoosk Coins.