The document discusses the history and current state of online dating. It begins by tracing the origins of online dating back to the rise of the internet in the late 1990s. A 2009 survey found online dating had become the second most popular way to meet potential dates. However, the current state of online dating is described as "A Wasteland" with examples given of Instagram accounts documenting abuse on dating platforms. The document then analyzes online dating as a new type of community, where people seek belonging and safety in the online environment compared to traditional in-person dating.