I can only express my opinion on dating now because "back then" I was too small and knew about dating only from my parents and other relatives, Or from books if we're looking that far. I think that, first of all, daring now is not that romantic. Of course, it all depends on the person, but still, I believe romance is slowly dying. People are more direct, and they are in a "rush" to get to know the person as fast as possible because we live in such a period. Everyone is running for something, for work, for love too. They are afraid to be late and lose time.
And now we have so many dating apps, but it's not for me. I've used a lot of them, but I've never met someone interested in serious relationships. But if you're looking for fun, friends with benefits, you travel and want to meet someone - perfect option. Maybe it works for someone, but not for me.
I prefer "old-fashioned" ways of meeting potential partners - mutual friends can introduce you, you share the same hobbies, and meet at yoga/library/gym/pottery club, and so on. Or in a cafe, in a park, and so on and so for. I don't know why, but I believe that then you have more chances to create something more.
I may be wrong, I may be right, but that's how I see everything.