I don't know exactly what algorothm FB uses to send me suggested friends, but even though i rarely follow up on any of the, FB clearly is tracking a great amount of info about me, and my social networks. Im assumind dating will just be another data bit in the algorithm.

I have given up on dating

Never heard of it. Thanks for posting this.

I have chatted with a few prospects, nothing worth dating as of yet.

I saw that it’s available in my area but I’m leery. How private is it? I don’t necessarily want my mom and kids seeing that activity. They know I’m dating but I’d like to keep it separate.

I deactivated all my dating apps a few weeks ago because it was seriously affecting my self esteem and self worth

I may try this but I think it is Facebook's way of trying to get more on you. My user name there is the same as here and I do know some people from all over. FB seems really confused as they show me pics of those whom I might know. I like that because I'm a bit of a political activist. I really do not care about "likes" or sharing on a dare or otherwise. I'm also sick of all the damned stuff about religion from everyone and also my family members.

The funniest thing about this user name and Facebook is that a few of the Trump supporters always get into telling me that most likely I did vote illegally and they even question my citizenship. Jesus Christ! I bet their Orange God is really happy and proud of them. I was born in St. Louis, Missouri and I did 3 years active in the Army.

I did it 2 years ago and met a couple of people-not quality dating.

I'm leery about signing up for Facebook dating due to Facebook's repeated privacy violations.

Cambridge Analytics is a case in point.

I'll try it when it becomes available for me. I've got nothing to lose.

I need to check it, now that I’m in Colorado - there might be more ladies here than in North Dakota.

Went through it all then it said it wasn’t yet available in my area. ‍

If you've ever watched an episode of Catfish you know that 99% involve a fake FB profile, so I don't trust them to do a very good job making matches with actual people.

I met my current partner in a FB polyamory group. But that was a user generated space and not a dating app. I am not surprised, as you say, probably a good use of the data for users.

I am on FB, but not very active on it. I mainly use it for messaging with friends. I am not interested in using their dating app mainly for the likelihood of scammers abounding and not wanting my full identity available to the people on the dating app. I prefer to only give my full name to women after meeting them in person twice or more.

i heard but didn't try

I haven’t really gotten on Facebook since 2010 or so.

Personally I have found, through bitter experience, that dating sites are a waste of time. 95% of the "Women" ask for money. 4% are damaged goods. (They cannot forget the man they have left) 1% might be genuine. By the time you have found a genuine woman, you have given up the will to live. Best to except the inevitable and realise hugs and kisses have passed you by. You have a greater chance of sitting on a flying pig than an hour of pleasant rumpy pumpy. You might think I am just a tad bitter and to be honest I am. Hayho it is what it is.

Yet,another way FB intwines itself in our lives? Another revenue stream? I understand,it's possible to track a person with their cell phone off....

No can't trust it

I signed up. I figured what the heck.

..I’m facebook avoiding at the moment

Facebook rolls or all sorts of half assed features that are super limited but people still use them because it's Facebook.

No, I use plenty of fish for dating did put myself on another and can’t seem to delete my profile, but pof is still mostly free and I’ve not found the paid ones to be any better.

I signed up into it but have yet to see anything from it

i don't use a smart phone and so since i do everything on the web browser can't see it.