I can imagine an oppressive government buying dating app data to blackmail their users. I noticed in the Tinder TOS thread people complaining about how impossible it is to meet folks in real life.
You can still have friends, friends have friends you can go out with. I'd say from a mental health POV you should be doing social things anyway.
I'm not condoning Grindr's actions or that people shouldn't use it with care, but it really has become a key part of LGBT networking in the modern era.
The only time it was a bit weird is when a co-worker told me I look like his husband, not okay to say at work.
I wasn’t there so I wouldn’t know the tone and context, which can make a difference but... In general, how’s that problematic?
Also, strangers talking to you does not mean they’re sexually or romantically interested in you. Some people are just platonically social. Moreso in some places than others.
A female coworker told me that once, didn't seem that weird.
Clearly people use the app because the app answers a user need. So what’s your answer to the user need?
That sounds pleasant. Smoking restrictions here vary greatly on a city by city basis. Unfortunately the bar scene in my city likes to pretend we aren't in a pandemic and only a few have decided to brave a smaller customer base and ban smoking.
There’s a user need. In this case it addresses the needs of a minority that’s been, until recently, highly oppressed. You don’t get to just say “things were fine before this existed”.
When something imperfect solves a real problem you don’t get to just say “oh just don’t use it”, especially when it’s not a problem YOU have. Talk about privilege!
I get to say whatever I want to say within the confines of the law and so do you. Let's keep it that way, shall we?
> What exactly is your point?
That it's still possible to get laid without a shady middleman/app
The whole point to Grindr is that you can meet so many people online. It's not about replacing flirting, which you're suggesting. People flirt on Grindr -- don't worry. I think you need some experience in how the hook up scene works to really understand it....
I suspect you're right. I remember the pre-disaster Love Parades if that's any indication of just how ancient and out of touch I probably am! :D
But more to the point, Grindr got in trouble specifically for selling data to advertising networks presumably so they could also be targeted outside Grindr. Knowing someone's sex, sexual orientation, location, age and hobbies is great targeting data.