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Pete Buttigieg hilariously responds to podcast host's claim that Grindr is for Republicans

Buttigieg also discussed being in the closet, his military service, and how he almost came out to his loved ones.

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Bye-bye, AI: Why I'm quitting Grindr for good

Back on the dating market, the Last Call columnist finds a few reasons to unplug from technology.

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Crime

Teenagers are behind a rash of antigay crimes that have been tied to dating apps

Gangs in Sydney are luring gay men to parks to beat and rob them, and sometimes forcing them to label themselves pedophiles on social media.

Crime

Australia police arrest 13 people in string of 'concerning' attacks on gay men through Grindr

Police in Melbourne said that the victims met their assailants on gay dating apps before they were “then allegedly assaulted, robbed, threatened and subjected to homophobic comments.”

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LGBTQ+ Youth Often Come Out on a Dating App First, Tinder Study Finds

Tinder has also unveiled new profile stickers for queer users and allies.

Crime

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Grindr supports age verification bill introduced by two Republicans

Some experts online are critical of the bill and say that it would do more harm than good — especially on LGBTQ+ censorship.

What is ‘chatfishing’? The AI dating trend explained & if LGBTQ+ folks are guilty of doing it

Now people are even offloading their toxic dating behavior onto AI.

Breaking barriers: The emergence of T4T partnerships

Opinion: The relationship landscape is shifting dramatically, with a growing number of trans individuals finding solace and empowerment in T4T relationships, writes Taimi's Edward Reese

Pete Buttigieg hilariously responds to podcast host's claim that Grindr is for Republicans

Buttigieg also discussed being in the closet, his military service, and how he almost came out to his loved ones.

Bye-bye, AI: Why I'm quitting Grindr for good

Back on the dating market, the Last Call columnist finds a few reasons to unplug from technology.

Former Texas park ranger charged with luring and sexually assaulting gay men

Joey Lamar Ellis is accused of finding men after hours in the park he worked at, forcing them to strip, robbing, and sexually assaulting them.

String of murders of gay men in Brazil, targeted through dating apps

At least five have been killed since March, and many more have been victims of armed robberies.

Two charged with murder of retired professor they met on Scruff

The two are also accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars and buying a car with the man’s credit card.

How Dating Apps ‘Ruined Dating’ for Some

As people get tired of swiping, there are also increasing efforts to circumvent those platforms.

Gay Men in Nigeria Targeted in Dating App Extortion Scheme

The blackmailers pose as potential dates to entrap their victims.

Transgender People Are the Most Communicative Daters: Study

Because transitioning is usually a public process, trans people seem to understand how to have intimate talks with people about themselves and thus express their desires and expectations.

Egyptian Police Entrapping Queer Men Through Dating Apps: Report

A BBC investigation has revealed stories of fabricated evidence and forced confessions.

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Some experts online are critical of the bill and say that it would do more harm than good — especially on LGBTQ+ censorship.

Now people are even offloading their toxic dating behavior onto AI.

Opinion: The relationship landscape is shifting dramatically, with a growing number of trans individuals finding solace and empowerment in T4T relationships, writes Taimi's Edward Reese

Buttigieg also discussed being in the closet, his military service, and how he almost came out to his loved ones.

Back on the dating market, the Last Call columnist finds a few reasons to unplug from technology.

Gangs in Sydney are luring gay men to parks to beat and rob them, and sometimes forcing them to label themselves pedophiles on social media.

Joey Lamar Ellis is accused of finding men after hours in the park he worked at, forcing them to strip, robbing, and sexually assaulting them.

Are we sacrificing real connections for the illusion of endless ones on social media and dating apps?

Police in Melbourne said that the victims met their assailants on gay dating apps before they were “then allegedly assaulted, robbed, threatened and subjected to homophobic comments.”

At least five have been killed since March, and many more have been victims of armed robberies.

The two are also accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars and buying a car with the man’s credit card.

As people get tired of swiping, there are also increasing efforts to circumvent those platforms.

Tinder has also unveiled new profile stickers for queer users and allies.

The blackmailers pose as potential dates to entrap their victims.

Because transitioning is usually a public process, trans people seem to understand how to have intimate talks with people about themselves and thus express their desires and expectations.

A BBC investigation has revealed stories of fabricated evidence and forced confessions.