Grindr launches new policy banning discriminatory language from profiles
As part of new community guidelines, Grindr will no longer allow exclusionary language like “no fats, no fems, no Asians” on user profiles.
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Grindr is teasing an update called ‘kindr’ to combat racism and abuse on the app
“Hopefully this also helps tackle that whole ‘masc4masc no femmes’ shit. There’s a lot of misogyny manifesting as homophobia in the gay community too.”
Grindr slammed for sharing HIV status data with other companies
Grindr has said HIV status will no longer be shared with other data as of the app’s next update – whenever that may be – and defended itself, calling the app a “public forum”
New AI ‘gaydar’ can tell if you’re gay from a face pic
Experts are already concerned that it could be used to out or persecute LGBTI people.
Tinder introduces trans-inclusive feature
THE dating app has announced a new feature that will enable users to accurately represent their gender identities with a campaign called #AllTypesAllSwipes.
Scientists develop a USB stick HIV test
SCIENTISTS in the UK have developed a test for HIV that rapidly measures levels of the virus in the blood using just a USB stick plugged into a laptop. Developed …
New app shows safe public restroom access for trans* people
A NEW app for iPhone and Android devices that seeks safe public restroom access for trans*, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals is now available in Australia. According to …