I think I have given up on dating apps for the most part. I live close to the red light district in my popular city and force myself to go out at least once a week by myself if I don't have anything else going on. Almost every time I will meet a nice girl or interesting person. It might not always be worth getting a number or hooking up but it's still fun and boosts self esteem and will also shows me that my worth is much higher than the apps would lead me to believe. On the apps men are sold at a steep bargain.

I do think that people, particularly men, of my generation have completely lost the concept of going out to meet people and have an idea that it's apps or nothing. In many ways this gives the ones who are willing to step up IRL an advantage. I know women also hate the apps, even though they are bombarded with matches. Meeting someone face to face is always an advantage.