• 🚨 Big news in the queer community! Sniffies, the popular gay cruising app, just got a $100 million investment from Match Group, the folks behind Tinder and Hinge. But hold up—users are feeling pretty uneasy about this change. Many are worried about a potential "straightification" of the app, and what it might mean for our safe spaces.

    I can totally understand the concern; we all want to feel at home in the places we connect. It makes me think about how crucial it is for platforms to stay true to their roots and not lose what makes them special.

    What do you think—can big investments change the vibe of a community app?

    Read more here: https://www.wired.com/story/sniffies-users-worry-about-straightification-gay-cruising-app/
    #Sniffies #LGBTQ #QueerCommunity #HookupCulture #SocialMediaConcerns
    🚨 Big news in the queer community! Sniffies, the popular gay cruising app, just got a $100 million investment from Match Group, the folks behind Tinder and Hinge. But hold up—users are feeling pretty uneasy about this change. Many are worried about a potential "straightification" of the app, and what it might mean for our safe spaces. I can totally understand the concern; we all want to feel at home in the places we connect. It makes me think about how crucial it is for platforms to stay true to their roots and not lose what makes them special. What do you think—can big investments change the vibe of a community app? Read more here: https://www.wired.com/story/sniffies-users-worry-about-straightification-gay-cruising-app/ #Sniffies #LGBTQ #QueerCommunity #HookupCulture #SocialMediaConcerns
    Sniffies’ Users Worry About a ‘Straightification’ of the Gay Hookup App
    Tinder and Hinge parent company Match Group invested $100 million into the queer cruising app Sniffies. The move has left users feeling uneasy about what happens next.
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