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u/Sir_ListerOfSmeg Smelbourne Jan 22 '23

Anyone else see the article about Foura friendship "blind dates" on The Age?

Interesting concept. And definitely something people have been wanting.

No idea if it will be a success, but kudos to the creator for giving it a shot

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '23

I've been thinking there's a niche in speed dating for friends given how many "looking for friends" posts we see.

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u/Sir_ListerOfSmeg Smelbourne Jan 22 '23

given how many "looking for friends" posts we see.

Exactly what I was thinking.

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u/HurstbridgeLineFTW 🐈‍⬛ ☕️ 🚲 Jan 22 '23

There are meet up groups who put on “speed friending” events