Conor Friedersdorf is disturbed by an unusual dating site. According to Conor, "the typical user is a man who cruises profiles, selects a woman, and bids on a date" and she then "can accept, decline, or make a counteroffer":
The irony is that commodifying companionship is arguably more destructive to human dignity and society than is selling sex, even if you're someone who takes a dim view of traditional prostitution. Some people seem to be worried that WhatsYourPrice.com is a scam to profit off escorts.
I'm more worried that it isn't.
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