Face 2 Face Prospect Questionnaire

This comprehensive questionnaire is designed to uncover the deep frustrations users experience with traditional swipe-based dating apps and to validate the real-world, open-communication philosophy of Face 2 Face.

Phase 1: General Public Questionnaire

Section 1: The Illusion of the "Algorithmic Match" & Restrictive Barriers

Goal: Dismantle the comfort of mutual matching and expose how algorithmic barriers restrict genuine human interaction.
1
Do you feel forced to rely on an "algorithmic match" rather than your own intuition when trying to connect with someone?
Yes / No
2
The requirement to "mutually match" feels more like a restrictive barrier than a safety measure.
True / False
3
When an app dictates who you can talk to based on an AI match or statistical match, it feels:
Multiple Choice
4
Rank your frustration with paywalled communication.
Scale 1-5
5
Would you prefer an environment that restores traditional ways of finding someone by allowing open communication instantly?
Yes / No
6
I have missed out on genuine connections because a restrictive barrier prevented me from sending the first message.
True / False
7
How do you feel about algorithms controlling your social visibility?
Multiple Choice
8
Do you believe dating apps act as gatekeepers rather than facilitators?
Yes / No
9
Open communication without an arbitrary algorithmic match would lead to more honest interactions.
True / False

Section 2: Psychological Impact & The Addiction Cycle

Goal: Highlight the negative psychological effects of continuous swiping and the delete/re-download cycle.
10
Have you ever deleted a dating app out of frustration, only to re-download it a few days or weeks later?
Yes / No
11
The endless swiping mechanic feels designed to foster addiction rather than help me find a partner.
True / False
12
How does the continuous cycle of swiping affect your mental health?
Multiple Choice
13
For Women: Do you feel that possessing hundreds of unanswered matches gives a false sense of validation without yielding real-world results?
Yes / No
14
For Men: Does the low algorithmic match count on traditional apps negatively impact your self-esteem?
Yes / No
15
The gamification of dating apps strips away the humanity of the people on the screen.
True / False
16
What is the primary emotion you feel after 15 minutes of continuous swiping?
Multiple Choice
17
Do you feel that traditional apps use your loneliness against you to keep you swiping?
Yes / No
18
The isolation of profile decks makes me feel less connected to my local community.
True / False

Section 3: The Dark Side of Competitors (Scams, Data, Exploitation)

Goal: Tear down competitor apps (Tinder, Bumble, Hinge) by exposing their failures in privacy and safety.
19
Are you aware that many traditional dating apps retain your personal data for extended periods even after you delete your account?
Yes / No
20
I frequently encounter scammers, bots, or fake profiles on apps like Tinder or Bumble.
True / False
21
How concerned are you that dating apps sell user data (including biometric data from facial verification) to third parties?
Multiple Choice
22
Do you trust how major dating corporations handle your private photos?
Yes / No
23
It feels like major dating apps exploit user photos to populate their ecosystems or train AI models without explicit consent.
True / False
24
What is the most egregious failure of current mainstream dating apps?
Multiple Choice
25
If an app guaranteed your data was permanently erased upon deletion, would you be more likely to use it?
Yes / No
26
The so-called "safety features" of Bumble and Tinder fail to actually keep bad actors off the platform.
True / False
27
Do you feel exploited when apps put basic communication features behind expensive paywalls?
Yes / No

Section 4: Direct Interaction & App Philosophy

Goal: Validate the Face 2 Face approach of open communication and passing by.
28
If you saw someone interesting on a map, would you prefer the ability to initiate a "direct interaction" rather than hoping for a statistical match?
Yes / No
29
If someone reaches out and I am not interested, I prefer to simply "pass by" them rather than actively rejecting or ignoring them.
True / False
30
Instead of playing matchmaker, an app should:
Multiple Choice
31
Do you prefer an app that restores traditional rules of engagement (e.g., walking up to someone) in a digital format?
Yes / No
32
Direct messaging someone in your vicinity feels more authentic than swiping right on a static profile from miles away.
True / False
33
How should a platform handle unwanted attention?
Multiple Choice
34
Does waiting for a mutual swipe kill the spontaneity of a real-life encounter?
Yes / No

Section 5: Profile Authenticity & Diverse Expression

Goal: Gauge interest in unique profile identifiers that cater to individual and traditional standards.
35
Standard profile fields (height, job, gym habits) fail to capture who I really am.
True / False
36
Would you utilize optional fields to express unique aspects of your personality or traditional values?
Yes / No
37
Which of the following optional fields would you find most useful on a profile?
Multiple Choice
38
Do you feel that modern dating apps discourage traditional dating standards?
Yes / No
39
I would appreciate specific tags (e.g., "Virgin Bride", "Traditional Values", "Courtship") to clearly signal my intentions and standards.
True / False
40
How should an app handle highly specific or traditional lifestyle tags?
Multiple Choice

Phase 2: In-App Test User Questionnaire

Goal: Gather specific UX and feedback metrics from users who have actively tested the Face 2 Face map and direct interaction features.
41
How intuitive was the process of locating users on the real-world map?
Scale 1-10
42
Did initiating a "direct interaction" (bypassing an algorithmic match) feel more natural than swiping?
Yes / No
43
When an interaction wasn't a fit, using the "pass by" function felt seamless and less confrontational.
True / False
44
What was the most refreshing aspect of using Face 2 Face compared to traditional apps?
Multiple Choice
45
Did you notice a difference in the quality of conversation when you didn't have to wait for an AI match?
Yes / No
46
How confident did you feel about your privacy and data security while using the app?
Scale 1-10
47
Seeing people in real-time geographic context made me feel more connected to my physical surroundings.
True / False
48
Which profile tag or feature did you find most helpful in determining compatibility?
Multiple Choice
49
How did the psychological experience of using Face 2 Face differ from the fatigue of traditional swipe apps?
Short Answer
50
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