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.
January 27, 2025
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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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As people get tired of swiping, there are also increasing efforts to circumvent those platforms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
June 1, 2023
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.
February 7, 2023
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.
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Are we sacrificing real connections for the illusion of endless ones on social media and dating apps?
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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.
March 19, 2024
Gay Men in Nigeria Targeted in Dating App Extortion Scheme
The blackmailers pose as potential dates to entrap their victims.
May 16, 2023
Egyptian Police Entrapping Queer Men Through Dating Apps: Report
A BBC investigation has revealed stories of fabricated evidence and forced confessions.
February 1, 2023