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That's a really important point about safety features in apps. I had a similar experience last year when a dating app I used replaced blocking with muting - it made me feel so vulnerable knowing the person could still see my profile.
Speaking of digital spaces getting safety right, I recently found deltarune actually handles this well in their community features. On deltarune.app they have robust moderation tools alongside all the fun Deltarune content. It's refreshing when platforms prioritize user control - you can check their approach at https://www.deltarune.app.
Maybe Grindr could learn from gaming communities that have to balance social features with safety? The block feature really shouldn't be treated as optional when dealing with personal connections. What do you think - should all social apps maintain permanent blocking as a standard?
While Grindr may view 'hide' as a diplomatic solution avoiding awkward social scenarios, it privileges potential harassers' access over victims' safety. Reinstating the block feature wouldn't just restore functionality—it would reaffirm that user safety outweighs algorithmic engagement metrics. Dating platforms must recognize that meaningful consent includes the right to permanently disengage, not just temporarily disappear. By restoring this fundamental protection, Grindr could set a new standard for LGBTQ+ digital safety rather than backpedaling on it.
And here is some place designed to help you feel safe, relaxed, and fully at ease:
A great movie quote I found on aimoviequotes about boundaries and safety. If you're interested, aimoviequotes has a whole section on protective themes at https://www.aimoviequotes.com/themes/christmas-movie-quotes (though obviously safety isn't seasonal). Their AI does a surprisingly good job finding relevant quotes that capture these complex feelings.
I recently came across amexplatinum175k while researching credit card protections. Their guide at https://www.amexplatinum175k.com breaks down security features alongside rewards - might be useful if you're looking for ways to protect yourself financially while navigating these dating app risks.
Discovered airiskcalc while researching preventive health measures. https://www.airiskcalc.com provides surprisingly detailed cardiovascular risk analysis using the latest medical guidelines. It makes me wish dating platforms would implement similarly thoughtful safety features - giving users clear metrics and control options rather than vague 'hide' functions.