Ability to block people above your preferred age from messaging you
Messages from older guys can get very creepy and is usually unwanted and I want to be able to block anyone out of my preferred age range from messaging me
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Anonymous
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I only think that automatically block someone for one generic and unchangeable think is so racist. It like block someone who is black, trans, or fat.
Anyone have the right to make choices but not the high to create a rule for exclude others.
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Anonymous
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Whilst I understand that some young guys don't have a preference for those older than themselves (I felt the same when I was young), I feel that so many young guys are extremely rude to the point of being obscene and vulgar in sending messages of hate that are very offensive. Ageism isn't nice and young guys need to understand how hurtful their messages can be.
They should understand that they won't always be young and that one day they too will be what they call "old". I can only hope they react well when the abuse and ageist comments are made towards them ! -
Anonymous
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Yes I agree definitely an ageist creep the type I would bother wasting my time on,grow up and learn to be accepting of all.Before you realize it you will be the old creep especially with that kind of attitude.
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Craigos Woody
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And vis versa, be able block profile younger than your preferred age. It’s creeps like the suggester of this suggestion that we want avoid. You can like everyone else you don’t like just ignore or block them. It yiu could use your words and say “ not thanks”!! Who cares about age. This suggestion needs to be canned! I think because
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James
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Not everyone likes *** with the same age. Some people like older some people younger. Deal with it
Instead of block everyone you should consider being polite and say “Sorry mate, you’re not my type”
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Graham
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Could a filter maybe be added so that the grid only shows profiles based on the age range a user specifies? Not sure what the legalities are in terms of minimum age, sure that varies from country to country. Granted, the filter would only be as accurate as the honesty of the age supplied by the profile.
Could maybe have options: enter a rage from/to, or show all, or show only profiles with age on them?
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Anonymous
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Yes you could do with this also block younger people who are becoming more of a problem as of late
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Anonymous
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So many salty old guys in these comments lol
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Anonymous commented
Grindr needs to get on its above 18 policy way before the 21-24 age group should be able to click “too old” on the 28+ age group.
There are filters already it’s called a monthly subscription. Or deal with it. I pass for 22 and I’m nearly 30. If your freaking out about age then go out and meet people your age.
Then remember that there are 16/17 year olds who can pull off early 20’s and check your states defense for “I didn’t know” because it’s never worked before. And there aren’t Romeo/Juliet laws protecting you because your only 3-6 years apart it’s a prison sentence regardless.
I’ve fell for it once and didn’t find out til after the fact a week later. ID’s need to be a requirement or age verification just for the children who don’t care. Yes they exist thankfully they usually aren’t able to pull it off, or have the guts to try but it’s common.
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Maximilian Schrott commented
This would just create more profiles with fake age. Many people already think it's acceptable to lie about their age, sad. Yeah this wouldn't help you at all
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Anonymous
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Messages from young guys can be just as creepy and unwanted. Let’s not perpetuate ageism when the issue you have goes both ways quite often and is likely a very small number all things considered.
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John
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You will have to learn to deal with everyone in this world appropriately and with respect terms such as creepy and no oldies arnt helpful. You keep up calling people names then one day you might take it to far and cause conflict
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Anonymous
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Gay people are the first ones to holler about acceptance to the world but will be quick as hell to not accept someone of their same community for simple things such as Age, race, height, weight, masculinity and lifestyles. I'm 28 and I cant wait to get older I appreciate my older and younger guys (18+)....Grow up guys not everyone we meet we have to fuck.
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Anonymous
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I think that is perfect. But also put a button to block all guys in their 20's, they're not very good in bed Also with BBC being so much more in demand, we'll need a block all white guys button. And I don't really care for guys that are to over weight,a button for that,or to skinny, we all like someone with a little meat on their bones. Don't forget the size button,I don't want anybody who is average or below,or to big,I mean what really can you do with a 12 incher. So Grindr is you can add all these buttons, maybe I can finally get laid
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Anonymous
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I had messaged grindr wondering why I was banned , I have had no response as to why . I have nt done anything or said anything to anyone to warrant a ban , unless someone that I had blocked or was nt interested in has made up stories and given you a reason to ban me . its not in my nature to hurt or offend anyone .im on several sites and this is the first time I ve be banned on any . in relation to that I have chatted with others and they are nt even aware you could be banned . which brings me back to what have I done to warrant a ban . I will wait in anticipation to find out WHY . username bettian .
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Anonymous
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What next? Block on ethnicity.... Don't think so
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Thomas
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I don't like the block idea because many youngers will often step out of their age range to experiment. I got it on Gaydar a lot, teenagers whose age range fell twenty years below mine feeling kinky *****.
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Anonymous
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The real issue here is HONESTY, no? We all have our likes and dislikes ... we know what we are looking for on Grindr. It is critical for people to post honest profiles and real photos. You must have the BACKBONE to be politely direct with others too about what you want from a gay app. If someone does not want to chat with me, FINE! Move on and thanks for not wasting my time. Honesty and polite directness are critical ... we all need to grow thick skin and a spine if you use Grindr.
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Anonymous
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At 62 I very rarely ever initiate any conversation on Grindr. My screen name is ”Wrelick” and that is exactly what I am! Guys, get over it ... if you’re my age, you’re ancient for being on a gay app. It’s reality. Old men need to fade away at some point in time. The good thing is though that I am never lonely on Grindr ... men of all ages still speak to me. Post an honest profile and they will find you ... regardless of your age. Cheers ...
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joey
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Better would be a field where you can select your preferred age range and have it displayed on your profile. I dont message young guys because I know at 33, thats like 75 in gay years. But at the same time, ive been surprised a few times being hit up by younger guys looking for my age and its legit. But I would never have said hi first.