I had an idea for a dating / social app. Using activity pub. The whole dating app scene, could do without monetary incentive.

Keeping inactive profiles present to pad results. Lack of filtration on message receival. Keeping people on via swiping etc.

The applications feel like they're geared more as a game. Keeping people on the apps. I've heard the same frustrations over and over from people. I've even heard similar pitch ideas. Then the question of how to monetize it comes up.

I'm not generally a free software only person. But I think that a public space for socialization and meeting people online. Should be free on monetization, or incentive of money.

I had thought of a torrented, shared db within a local region. With a few central nodes, eliminating hosting costs. This is just filed away as one of my fun projects.