Are you ready to friend Cupid on Facebook?
On Thursday, the world’s largest social network announced the launch of Facebook Dating in the U.S., adding a fertile market to a service that is already available in 19 other countries.
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| Facebook Dating might be new to America, but it's a service that is already available in 19 other countries |
More than 200 million people list themselves as single on Facebook, and while not each and every one of them is seeking a meaningful relationship or even a short-term fling, the sheer numbers would suggest the potential for sparking romance.
But you would also expect many unattached people to remain reticent, especially since Facebook doesn’t exactly have the most stellar reputation when it comes to privacy and security.
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There’s also the question of just how many singles among the younger demographic will look to a service some will identify as their parents’ scene, not theirs.
Here’s how Facebook Dating works and how the social network is addressing these issues.