First question: how would you handle situations where you show interest in someone by writing a thoughtful blurb (maybe even witty), and they liked it enough to match with you, but not actually respond?
Second question: for those people out there who have someone show interest in you by writing a thoughtful blurb (maybe even witty), why would you not at least also say hi or some other basic acknowledgment? What is the expectation?
Others covered a lot, but also never forget those apps have huge bot problems and many manipulate shit themselves.
Their financial goal is to keep you using the site and engaged, not to help you find a partner.