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Have you ever been on a date that you thought went well, but soon after the other person vanishes into thin air? With no explanation or warning whatsoever? While being ghosted is a lousy experience, that’s not even the worst that can happen when trying to meet someone these days. Known as “cloaking,” another dating practice takes it one step further. Cloaking is when you arrange to meet someone for a first date, but not only do they stand you up, they also block you on all apps, so you can’t even contact them to ask if they’re still coming. One in four 18- to 29-year-olds has already experienc…