Summary:
- The article discusses how dating apps have revived the popularity of "throning," a practice where people use dating apps to find romantic partners who can help them gain social status or advance their careers.
- Throning involves using dating apps to connect with people who have influential social or professional connections, with the goal of leveraging those connections to one's own benefit.
- The article explores how the rise of dating apps has made it easier for people to engage in throning, and how this practice can have negative impacts on the authenticity and purpose of romantic relationships.