Tinder lgbtq
Is there a new warning on the Tinder app that users in Singapore are “in a place where the LGBTQ people may be penalised”?
This morning, we came across a message that Tinder* was warning lesbian, gay, bi-curious and transsexual (LGBT) users about using the app in Singapore. A screenshot accompanying the message showed this:
(* – In case this app is fresh to you, Tinder is a dating app. Notice here for more info).
This is true.
We tried out the app ourselves. Now the app we used doesn’t let you choose whether you are a member of the LGBT community. You are free to key in which gender type of profiles are put up for you to view – For the avoidance of doubt, that’s limited to either male or female.
So when you elect to view profiles that are the same gender as yourself, this communication pops up.
But some clarification is needed.
The curious world of the message
The word is part of a recent update (24 July 2019) that Tinder has added to its app. We understand from various sources that this update is called “Traveler Alert”, and this feature will automatically hide a user’s profile when travelling to other c
How Tinder is different when you’re gay
One defining main attraction of the modern homosexual experience is using digital dating apps. While there are some explicitly gay virtual dating apps (although Grindr can only loosely be called a “dating” app), we also use Tinder and other Straight™ things.
A lot of young people hold a complicated relationship with Tinder, not just members of the LGBTQ collective. It makes it a lot easier to place yourself out there and meet new people, but it takes away the meet-cute charm of bumping into the love of your life at Starbucks. Dare we say that Tinder is even more complicated for gay people? We dare.
Straight people are always surrounded by other straight people, which means they have a lot of romantic options. There aren’t that many queer people in the nature, and we are used to running out of options pretty quickly.
For some, using Tinder is a nice way to get together more gay people without the stress of wondering whether they’re looking for the same thing. For others (like me — Jacob), Tinder takes away some of the charm of meeting people organically.
I like the idea of running into the like of my life in a cafe. I daydream about crushing on a guy for a scant w
Using dating apps as a queer person can be dangerous, especially in countries where homosexuality is punishable by death. Now, Tinder is shifting from its recent acknowledgment of gay users to trying to protecting them. Tomorrow, the app will begin rolling out a safety highlight designed to inform readers of potential risks of using dating apps for LGBTQ people in nearly 70 countries that contain discriminatory laws.
Here’s how it will work: if a queer user is in one of these countries, the alert will materialize once they open Tinder to caution them about using the app while in that location. Tinder will also hide users with a queer orientation in their bio from matching in those countries by default, and users will be able to choose whether they last hidden or make their profile public.
Being queer remains illegal in many countries, including 34 countries in Africa (despite a recent victory in Botswana, which recently decriminalized homosexuality). On the first daytime of the year, a transgender woman was killed in Malaysia. Tinder’s recent feature comes months after Lebanon banned Grindr, a ubiquitous gay dating app that had already been banned in several other countries, suc
8 Apps For The LGBTQ+ Community To Meet New People In Singapore
It’s the 21st century, and meeting new people doesn’t mean bumping into them at the library or going on set-up blind dates anymore. Enter dating apps. Finding “the one” is tough in today’s society, but if you don’t put yourself out there, you’ll never know either. Whether it’s for virtual dating, friendships, or a physical adventure, apps are the novel way to examine your options.
Ahead, identify out what apps are out there in Singapore for romance, friendships, or a safe room to chat. There are plenty of apps designed for LGBTQ+ folks to meet and combine , and who knows, perhaps even locate your soulmate or BFF.
1. Grindr – The OG Homosexual Dating App
For casual dating, hookups, and making connections
When it comes to Homosexual apps for guys, Grindr is practically the OG. And no, it’s not just for sex and hookups. It’s widely used in Singapore and has a large user base, making it easy to spot people nearby. Whether you’re looking for casual chats, dates, or friendships, Grindr connects you to people within seconds and within your vicinity.
On top of a free version available, the app is also uncomplicated to use with locati
Tinder is rolling out a feature to protect users in countries with anti-LGBTQ laws
Tinder is rolling out a feature this week to protect LGBTQ users in countries that outlaw homosexuality or otherwise discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
"While there are still efforts to protect our freedoms from LGBTQ discrimination here in U.S., it’s important to remember that there are still nearly 70 countries around the world that have laws effectively criminalizing LGBTQ status," the company wrote in a pressurize release on Wednesday.
"We’re rolling out a Traveler Alert that will appear when Tinder is opened in one of these locations to ensure that our users are conscious of the potential dangers the LGBTQ community faces — so that they can take extra caution and complete not unknowingly place themselves in menace for simply existence themselves," the organization said.
Tinder started rolling out the fresh feature across Android and iOS platforms on Wednesday.
With the new "Traveler Alert," users who spot as LGBTQ will no longer automatically appear on Tinder when they expose the app in countries with anti-gay laws. Once activated, these users can choose to endure h