Have dating apps ruined romance?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Have dating apps ruined romance?". Your opponent's style: Sherlock Holmes

AI, you start the debate. Make your opening argument.

Romance didn't die, it democratized. Dating apps eliminated gatekeepers—the arbitrary social circles, geography, and luck that trapped millions in isolation. You used to need the "right" connections to meet anyone; now you choose from thousands with genuine compatibility filters. Sure, it's messier. Swapping creates paradox of choice. But that's not romance's death—it's romance's liberation. More people find partners now than ever before. The complaint isn't really about apps ruining romance, it's about romance becoming harder to take for granted. You actually have to try now. That's not corruption, that's honesty. What's your move?