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Dating Website for Gamers, Anime Lovers, and more. Who would be interested in that?

Xyphien

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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/senpaidating-dating-site-for-gamers-anime/x/3326231#/

Hello everyone, so as a lot of you know I have been working in secret the past few months with a colleague of mine to create a business idea of the likes you have never seen. This idea is, as stated in the description, a dating website. However, unlike the average dating website this will be geared towards the more technical side of the spectrum. People who play games, make games, love anime, etc. When I talk to other gamers, anime lovers, etc. they all say the same thing (Including myself) I want someone who loves these interests the same as me. Sadly, you can't seem to find them on dating websites, and talking to people in the 'real world' is something I personally don't do to often, or find it quite difficult to at times. This is why I've decided to start development of:

http://senpaidating.com A dating platform geared towards finding the perfect partner for you in the technical niche. With lots of features that make our site more unique, as well as pinpointing your personal interests, and matching you with others with likeliness of interests. There's a mildly long survey you can take which asks you questions such as "Do you like Anime", if you say no, it will skip over to another question such as "Do you like Gaming" If answered yes to that, it will begin to ask you more in-depth questions such as the genre, multiplayer games, if so, what type, does this include League of Legends, etc. What role do you play. It may seem long, or redundant at the time, however, it will match you accordingly with other players. Some questions weighing more heavily than others. This way you can look for the person who matches closely with you, or at least get a gist of what they like, and what interests you both share. Too often do I see "Just ask me" in the description, or "Stuff" as well as cliche, common stuff like "Hunting, Fishing, and Mudding". This will resolve the hard part of getting to know what the individual likes, and allows you to ask more in-depth questions to start out with. Thus, increasing your chance of finding the perfect one.

I know I went ahead and typed a lot for this, and it's turned from me simply sharing this with you all to a blatant advertisement, I got caught up in explaining it as I am pretty passionate about getting this started, and can only hope to help others as I know there's several people like me that have a hard time with the whole dating scene lol. If you find this in the slightest bit interesting don't hesitate to go to the domain http://senpaidating.com and subscribe to it to recieve any news, updates, etc. on the development of it.

 
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Amysaurus

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I dunno, man. I guess I can see where there's a niche for that kind of website, but at the same time you're assuming that some of the most antisocial people out there will be willing to make any sort of dating profile.

Either way, good luck lol
 

MinisterJay

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Has a survey been taken yet to estimate what the projected male to female ratio would be? What procedures will there be in place to protect members from other members pretending to be the sex that they are not? Will the site offer same sex or bi-sexual dating option profiles?
 

Cunechan

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I think there's a bit of rendering problem with the chibi there (these white pixels).
Will the site offer same sex or bi-sexual dating option profiles?
I was going to ask for this lol.

I am unsure about one thing; the video said it was for people who love the technical world or something like that, but the site is definitely centered around anime/manga interests. The video was really cute though! I don't know if it'll work, I think I'm too young for such things xD But good luck
 

Xyphien

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Has a survey been taken yet to estimate what the projected male to female ratio would be? What procedures will there be in place to protect members from other members pretending to be the sex that they are not? Will the site offer same sex or bi-sexual dating option profiles?
There has not been a survey taken yet. We don't have a following enough to establish such things as of now, which is why we're starting to advertise months out. As for the same sex, and bi-sexual, yes. We won't discriminate on sexuality, if you're a male seeking a male, or female seeking a female, or seeking both it doesn't matter. That's why we will have "Your Sex" "Desired Sex" of course, worded differently. This way if you're interested in a male, or female you have that to chose. And of course, you will only show up towards those seeking that as well. So, if you put a male seeking a male, you will only find other males seeking males, and not males seeking females. However, if the user puts bi that user will also show up.

As for transgender, and others pretending to be of other sex that's a difficult question. As long as you put male seeking male, etc. and it is accurate that isn't a problem. As for pretending to be of a different sex, I'm assuming you're referring to cat fishing, and or fake accounts. So, if I make an account with Suisans facebook picture, and I turn out to be Fred, the school janitor, we will in fact ban that person for having a fake account. I hope this answers your question on that matter.


I think there's a bit of rendering problem with the chibi there (these white pixels).

I was going to ask for this lol.

I am unsure about one thing; the video said it was for people who love the technical world or something like that, but the site is definitely centered around anime/manga interests. The video was really cute though! I don't know if it'll work, I think I'm too young for such things xD But good luck
It's mostly geared towards anime enthusiasts as well as gamers, however we won't be focusing solely on them. There will be a wider variety, but every business has a focal point, and yes, ours will be more geared towards Anime, and Game enthusiasts.
 

Cunechan

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As for transgender, and others pretending to be of other sex that's a difficult question. As long as you put male seeking male, etc. and it is accurate that isn't a problem. As for pretending to be of a different sex, I'm assuming you're referring to cat fishing, and or fake accounts. So, if I make an account with Suisans facebook picture, and I turn out to be Fred, the school janitor, we will in fact ban that person for having a fake account. I hope this answers your question on that matter.
I just noticed there are actually a lot of genders, at least from what I've read about people on deviantart xD like bigender and things. And special pronouns and tons of sexual orientations, that's so complex and confusing x.x
 

Xyphien

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I just noticed there are actually a lot of genders, at least from what I've read about people on deviantart xD like bigender and things. And special pronouns and tons of sexual orientations, that's so complex and confusing x.x
We're only going to have 2 gender options, however that may offend people it is what it is. 2 genders, and 2 genders only. Male, and Female.
 

Essy

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Don't you have other websites to work on too? :U

The gender thing shouldn't be too much of an issue. It can always be extended later pretty easily. If it's purely aesthetic you could even just use an extra field 'identification' /= "" to prepend "Biological " to "Gender", and the identification would only be listed if it were non-empty as well.

I don't think I'd use the website, but that's because I'm old fashioned. The concept is adorable though.
 

Xyphien

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Don't you have other websites to work on too? :U

The gender thing shouldn't be too much of an issue. It can always be extended later pretty easily. If it's purely aesthetic you could even just use an extra field 'identification' /= "" to prepend "Biological " to "Gender", and the identification would only be listed if it were non-empty as well.

I don't think I'd use the website, but that's because I'm old fashioned. The concept is adorable though.
This isn't just a website, it's going to be a business. I'll be registering everything with the government, getting a EIN (Enterprise Identification Number), etc. Selling merchandise, as well as having the website and the app available for Apple and Android. So, it's far more than just a website. If this get's up and I start making a good profit off of it I'll be able to afford a lot of upgrades, etc. with my other websites :D


I'm not too worried about the gender thing, like I said I'm keeping the 2 genders and only the 2 genders. Also, thanks :) I'm glad you like the concept and the idea.
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Stevushka

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I really like the concept, although I'm pretty sure I'm a little too young for such a site :P
If you do it right, I believe the site has potential!
As usual, good luck in your future projects and other endeavors!
 
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