32 of the biggest dating app bio red flags, as told by users Who among us hasn't encountered heaps of dating app red flags? Image: ian moore / mashable In our series, Mashable shines a light into the foggy world of online dating. Thanks to online dating, you and your soulmate could be mere swipes away from finding each other. There's just one thing standing in your way: a bio. Before you can start scouring dating apps for love, you're tasked with writing a perfectly witty, informative, one-of-a-kind bio that will hopefully grab the attention of other users and encourage a heavy streak of right swipes. A dating app bio might not sound like a big deal, but since apps are filled with a sea of faces, your profile â the bio you craft, photos you feature, and prompts you choose to answer â is your chance to stand out and make a lasting first impression.