Given that Mark Zuckerberg launched his social media journey with the controversial FaceMash, it seemed only a matter of time until the Facebook founder would venture into the world of online dating. His Harvard project in 2003, a "hot or not" game for students, worked in a similar manner to Tinder, with users comparing profile pictures based on their looks. What started out as a little fun "to occupy my mind" became a sensation, drawing praise from some and utter outrage from others. In what would become a recurring theme, Zuckerberg issued an apology at the time for "violating people's privacy" and "hurting people's feelings". Now the entrepreneur is returning to his social media roots, announcing this week that Facebook will launch a dedicated dating service. This time, however, the app will not be superficial. The 33-year-old billionaire's idea is that relationships should be formed through shared interests and friends. In an apparent dig at Tinder, Zuckerberg said he wanted the...
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