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nullify88 on Sept 26, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: Match.com Used Fake Ads to Swindle Users, F.T.C. S...

My current girlfriend and I matched 2 years ago on Tinder. It was my 3rd attempt at trying it again after closing my account twice after no success. I changed my tactic, and paid for Tinder Gold / Plus and bought booster packs. I played their game and eventually they let me win.

KurtMueller on Sept 26, 2019 [–]

What was your old tactic, why wasn't it effective, and what is your new tactic, and why is that effective? :)

jgalt212 on Sept 26, 2019 | [–]

It sounds like there is no free lunch, so he paid for the lunch and it tasted just fine.

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