Pilotimad, Derek and BigZ are all Ottawa-area members of SAM, a locally created singles app that in the five years since it started has attracted close to five million lonely – or randy – hearts worldwide. These days, it’s picking up about 200,000 downloads each month, according to founder Chris Klotz, earning it a four-star rating among users.

Most users are in the 25 to 35 age range, with about a three-to-one ratio of men to women, which Klotz says is normal for the industry.

The app also provides fascinating glimpses into the lives of our neighbours, such as 24-year-old Scott (ottawa187), who already has children although not currently living with him, and who MIGHT want more. Lees verder →