It’s no secret that plus-size men on Grindr have faced serious harassment, neglect, and verbal abuse. This kind of treatment can severely damage a person’s self-esteem and, in some cases, has even contributed to suicide—particularly among young men seeking a safe and affirming space.

As the leading gay dating app, Grindr has a responsibility to make it easier for users to connect with people who appreciate and are attracted to their body type. A simple solution would be to add a filter that allows users to indicate the body types they’re interested in—similar to a feature available on Jack’d. This would help users avoid messaging people who aren’t interested in them and reduce the emotional toll of rejection, hostility, or silence.