Jaimie Wood : “Unfortunately I don’t think “changes” need to apply to the apps. More the people, you know? I will say, I believe if people want to be more welcoming, offer something special for minorities. Meet and greets for entrepreneurs of color or learning to cook in drag-type things. ”

Krystal Sergeant : “Having a slightly wider variety of interests and categories you can pick, in a slight bit more than gay, bi, and straight, basically. If there was just a bit more diversity with what you can choose. And I’m not saying have a button or a thing to click for transgender people, but just saying like, oh, I’m into girls, but trans girls, I’m into them as well. Because if a guy who says “into trans girls” as well, or doesn’t mind, they’re not really gonna click bisexual. It’s a bit of a difficult subject.”

Neon Calypso : “Hiring of trans developers so there’s actual insight on what we are seeking in regards to dating apps. I find the idea of preference listings outdated. We all know what you’re looking for in a dating app. I also find blank profiles outdated. Sis, it’s 2022!”

The XOXO dating app manifests the “no labels” concept. The app is designed to encourage users to discover more about others’ personalities. It motivates people to value the profiles not in a sexualized way, but in a “looking for friends and soulmates” way. Everyone takes a personality quiz while onboarding; thus, users seem more motivated to discover the personalities of others. The choice of pronouns is also much richer than the majority of dating https://brightwomen.net/es/mujeres-checas/ apps.

This looks like a much safer place for trans people and all queer people – here you feel free to express yourself without judgment. At some point, my profile, as a transgender woman, became the most popular one on this dating app.

Also, there are apps like Thrust that have a much wider array of categories to choose from in terms of sexual identity and gender, allowing many users to finally find that terminology that accurately describes them

Lex, a text-centered social app, lets you connect with queer lovers and friends on an intellectual and emotional level. (더 보기…)