New study reveals how photo filters influence likability on dating apps
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A study found that subtle photo filters increase likability on dating apps, while exaggerated filters decrease it. People with more openness to casual relationships tend to trust filtered faces more, while attractiveness strongly influences overall trust.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2024-09-30 18:50:18+00:00.

Original Title: A study of dating apps uncovered a bias against unattractive faces, which was amplified when photo filters were applied. In particular, male faces that were considered unattractive were judged more harshly than female faces with similar characteristics.