Friendly Dating App
Tuesday August 9, 2016
By Abby Hutmacher
We all know how crazy the dating scene can be. Though the experience can be enjoyable -- we meet memorable people and learn about ourselves in the process. No matter how well-matched we are, seeing eye-to-eye on cannabis can sometimes be a deal breaker.
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There are countless stories of a pot smoker connecting with a non-smoker, and often the sentiment is the same. Maybe they’re a casual smoker, but not involved in the industry or legalization. Perhaps they don’t mind it, but prefer if you didn’t smoke. It’s common for a potential partner who disapproves of marijuana to convince you to stop smoking, or smoke less. No matter how attractive, attentive, intelligent and funny they are, it can be hard to make it work if they’re against weed.
420 Friendly Dating App
The dating scene has evolved quite a bit since the early 2000’s. Today, there are virtual hangouts and dating sites that bring together people from all corners of the world, which makes it much easier to meet that perfect someone based on a specific set of criteria. One such criteria: must love weed.
Luckily, there are dating apps specifically dedicated to connecting pot patrons with marijuana mavens. They function similar to other dating sites, but with users that love weed and want to share it with a special someone. This is great news for anyone trying to avoid the cannabis closet, or anyone just wanting to share some tasty nugs with a new friend
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For those who don’t share the same passion for pot, it may be difficult to understand why marijuana should be a dating prerequisite at all – even people who only occasionally consume cannabis may not fully grasp the importance of a marijuana-themed dating site – but for those of us living in the midst of cannabis culture, this is important. Cannabis support is almost as important as a good personality and a compassionate heart.
Why? For many of us, cannabis is more than a pastime. It is more than a hobby or a simple activity through which to bond. For cannabis enthusiasts, marijuana is a way of life. The last thing you want to deal with when dating someone new, is to not only confess your marijuana use but defend it when a well-intentioned beau tries to convince you to give it up. There's no need to give up pot to appease a partner and a 420-themed dating site helps ensure that it won’t be an issue in the first place.
Studies suggest that couples who consume cannabis together are less likely to experience intimate partner violence and may even have higher levels of satisfaction within the relationship. This could be related to cannabis use as a joined hobby (and thus a bonding mechanism), reduced occurrences of anxiety and depression or the fact that marijuana dulls knee-jerk reactions that often lead to discourse within relationships. Whatever the reason, couples who use cannabis together seem to be happier in the long run. In other words, dating sites centered around cannabis could have all the pieces necessary to build a solid relationship.
Though the marijuana industry is young, it is ripe with possibilities including the possibility to meet a like-minded stoner-type with a simple swipe right. Some popular 420-friendly dating sites include High There, Stoner Singles, My 420 Mate and 420 Singles, though many other popular sites offer cannabis as an optional prerequisite, as well.
It’s easy to fall in love with Mary Jane, but when it comes to long-term companionship, she does leave something to be desired. If you’ve been thinking about jumping back into the dating pool but would rather not jeopardize your relationship with Mary Jane to get there, then consider joining a 420-friendly dating site over traditional dating sites. These apps are perfect for those looking for love, but can be a great way to meet new stoner friends, too.
Would you try a marijuana-themed dating site? Why or why not?
420 Friendly Dating App
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Cheyenne M. Davis reviews the most popular dating apps for singles and asks the question, are they fat-friendly?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to apply pressure on the world, we are continuing to grasp for any part of reality that we can hold on to. A large portion of this revolves around getting creative with how we go about cultivating relationships and intimacy. Despite it being around for years, people are flocking to online dating with more urgency, myself included.
Although online dating seemingly makes it easier to connect, for some of us, it’s more of a curse than a blessing. Being that I identify as a fat, Black femme, the way I navigate life isn’t comparable to your average thin, able-bodied Karen. And although I and even Ray Charles can see that we aren’t the same, I still wondered if my experiences with dating really existed in a vacuum.
Most of these dating apps boast about having a diverse membership base and how they integrate new features to support “all” people who utilize their platforms. From the outside looking in, this all sounds great on paper, of course, but part of me knew that something was amiss. Putting on my Sherlock Holmes cap, I decided to do some sleuthing in order to see if these apps are “fat friendly” and inclusive as they claim to be, and what better way than to start than with the most problematic app of them all — Tinder.
An app created in 2012 from the ingenious collaboration of Sean Rad, his college bros and a woman (who shortly after left to create Bumble), Tinder’s swipe format stems from the ye olde concept of “hot or not.” Swipe right on those who are hot, and, inevitably, swipe left on those who are deemed unattractive. From the start, one can see that Tinder’s MO is very much motivated by perpetuating societal beauty norms.
But now that it’s 2021, I’ve decided to turn down my side-eye and give Tinder some grace. First by embracing the minimal improvements that they have made in their eight-year existence, and also by giving them the benefit of the doubt. Without further ado, let’s get into the specifics.
Creating a Profile
In my opinion, creating a profile on Tinder is the easiest part of the process. I picked my top nine photos, making sure to include as many full-body pictures as possible to avoid being accused of being a villainous fat girl looking to dupe men with “bodily-ambiguous” images. I also toggled “Smart Photo” on to keep track of which photo was generating the most likes.
Source: Courtesy of Cheyenne Davis / MadameNoire
After curating a group of photos that would even give Anna Wintour chills, I proceeded with drafting the best profile summary possible, making sure to include as many facets of my personality as possible to appear multidimensional AF. Also, let’s not forget adding that favorite Beach House song (as I am a self-proclaimed stan of this band), and I linked my Spotify and Instagram to give potential matches a brief look into my life.
Tinder Basic Vs Tinder Gold
Initially, I only used Tinder Basic because a bish is frugal and trying to conserve her funds. However, once Tinder announced that they were giving Passport, or the ability to virtually travel and swipe in other countries to all Tinder Gold members, I decided to make the transition to the paid subscription. For a whopping $14.99 a month, Tinder Gold offers the ability to see who liked you first, five daily super likes, a monthly boost, and the option to change the app icon from red to gold on your phone’s home page, which is inarguably the best and most effective feature they have.
In terms of my experience, the only true difference is that I am able to “travel” the world and see my endless likes from “BBW admirers,” “non-Black chubby-chasing wokefishers,” and your local street pharmacist who is using Tinder as a way to procure clients and promote their latest SoundCloud track while looking to enjoy “good vibes” in their spare time. While using both membership plans, I have experienced men who have sent me messages that lack salutations but cut straight to the chase of hypersexualizing and objectifying my body without my consent, only to become volatile when called out for it. On the flip side, I have initiated messages where I introduce myself, resulting in no responses or immediate unmatches. I’ve even received communication from men telling me that their sole purpose in messaging me was to inform me that I was too fat to be attractive. Big yikes.
In addition to this, I have received a lot of messages where men not only fetishize me for being a fat, Black femme but also are pushing to have sex with me, even when I have explicitly stated that I am not interested in casual encounters. Because of this, on Tinder, I feel like I cannot win and therefore have taken a step back from using this app to protect my peace and edges.
Source: Courtesy of Cheyenne Davis / MadameNoire
Tinder’s Reporting Process
I’m going to make this portion as brief as possible because there is literally nothing monumental about the steps this app takes to protect its constituents. I have reported several instances of sexual harassment and bullying on this app, and they subject you to reliving the trauma and aggravation of these situations by having you describe the incident only to never follow up on the matter. Additionally, there are so many profiles with sexually explicit content and even d–k pics, and they are never removed. You’re subjected to this harm regardless of how much you pay to use the app.
The Verdict
Based on my unsavory experiences and Tinder’s lack of regard, I’m giving the app a fat-friendliness rating of negative 2 out of 5, and that’s honestly being generous. This app is truly ratchet.edu, and it really does nothing to serve the fat community, let alone people within that space who look like me. Of course, people will argue that Tinder is a “hook-up” app, and it’s not their responsibility to rebrand themselves to promote dating and relationships. However, I know so many accounts of people finding significant others and even marriage partners on this app. I also know that most of those people happen to be thin. I’ve even consulted other fat folx to get a scope of their experiences, and they have noted that they only see that thinner people are being asked on whole dates while they are being propositioned to sit on someone’s face every five seconds.
I can somewhat agree that Tinder isn’t obligated to change its casual-friendly vibe. However, they at least need to consider how they can go about having better preventative measures in place. That way, they can actually care for the welfare of members in order to actively enforce the harm reduction that needs to take place on their platform. Tinder may provide a space to “spark” certain connections for a certain demographic, but I think it’s high time to strike a match and watch it go up in flames. This, my friends, most certainly ain’t it.