Genuine question - why do people slide into DMs on here? Why would you spend time trying to get to know someone when there’s like a 1% chance you’re in the same geographical area and would have mutual interest in each other? Is it not better to spend your time on tinder or bumble to find people that are guaranteed to be nearby if you’re bored?
Edit: I mean DMs that are not platonic/networking 🙃

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I found my job by sliding into the DMs of my now boss :)

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🤣 not confessions.

Posted in an industry bowl asking if anyone was hiring in my area of expertise, level, etc

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I’ve seriously met the greatest people on this app!! And it started with a DM, which I’m thankful for

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Mck1 - idk who you are 🥺

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Nobody tries to slide in mine lol

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Hi A2🧐, how was your day?

Personally, I enjoy talking to people without knowing who they are or what they look like. Sometimes, just a one off convo or random banter has a certain
je ne sais quo.

It’s a nice change from people sliding into my DM’s on literally every other site (Insta, The League, Hinge, Minder, Bumble, etc).

That being said, I also don’t just rawdog people’s DMs.
It’s usually based on a post or topic.

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“Rawdog people’s DMs”. That is poetic LOL

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I always wonder this too! I guess hope springs eternal. (Especially when you’re hard…)

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I get couple of DM’s erry day 🧐 (I’m a MAN)

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I’m thankful for not receiving DMs

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Got some people onto projects / jobs from DMs. Not everyone slides for sneaky links

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Ah gotcha

DMed…. 😉

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😂

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Some people are desperate enough to meet others on this app

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But I work so hard on my brand 🥺

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I have to beg people to slide into mine 😅

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Same.

Somwone send me a DM too. I am a nice person. Almost nice

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I don’t most slide in expecting to find something genuine.

Some just want a sexting buddy for the night or the chance of hooking up if they’re in the same city.

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I think it’s the appeal of knowing that mostly working professionals use this app. On dating apps, you have to sift through to find people in similar careers.

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