Looks like Grindr are setting up a trans version... but the name...

[ConfessionsOfTeenageDramaQueen]

They've chosen is "kindr".

Given the disturbing underground usage of the term "kind" is that not an odd choice?

They've not said exactly what the new app is but from the video it does imply it's trans-focused.

Sorry emoji fail my auto correct is in over drive

Re dating prefences / sex orientation being "unkind" -

I hear more of the wheedling teen boys "go ooonnn pleeeease you might like it? How do you know if you won't try it" etc etc

This must be fake news in a bid to discredit mumsnet readers.
There is no way anyone would consider calling a hook up service kindr - it is so wrong!

My guess matches yours datun. Whoever it is, they're really not the sharpest tool, are they?

I hear more of the wheedling teen boys "go ooonnn pleeeease you might like it? How do you know if you won't try it" etc etc

"Come on, pleeeese. I'll be quick"

(Men Behaving Badly).

If you don't believe me google lantia or inter-racial porn. The most racist material available on the internet - happy as your like because you can do anything you want if it's a kink...

This must be fake news in a bid to discredit mumsnet readers

Someone is desperately trying over on twitter

I've seen the tweet & watched the 10/15 second clip of a shoulder sparkling with glitter. It's real. Prick news also have a feature on it too, but I'm not linking (won't give them the clicks).

This must be fake news in a bid to discredit mumsnet readers. There is no way anyone would consider calling a hook up service kindr

Yeah I’m somewhat sceptical of this - hold fire until this is confirmed. I mean frankly not that anything would shock me any more but this seems like a wind up. Surely?

It can't be true. You might as well call it toddler.

I have been very gender critical but I can’t understand why you don’t leave trans people alone to set up their own dating app. They are being open and upfront. I have no problem with this and don’t doubt for a second that they mean kinder in the ‘ more pleasant’ sense. Why pour scorn?

Put it this way, if it is true they will be crucified.

But how does it discredit mumsnet users even if it is a wind-up?

Nobody has posted anything controversial on this thread.

Just a general bewilderment. How does that discredit mumsnet?

Urbanbeetler

Don't be silly. I'm delighted they're setting up a dating app.

But you can't, in all conscience, calll it Kindr.

You just can't.

Also you can't associate the word 'kind' with sex.

People must not be asked to have sex out of kindness.

Especially when they are routinely called bigots for their sexual orientation.

I mean, I honestly don't have enough durs here.

In fact, the very worst thing about the name is that it will leave them open to accusations that its a front for paedophilia, when it is not. Such a poorly thought out choice of name which will engender suspicion when there need be none.......

This is what turns me off the feminism boards. I’m not ‘being silly’. I’m staying an opinion.

Stating

My opinion is that your opinion is silly.

And I've explained why.

Can everyone give our resident lurking twits a wave 👋

We are being quoted and posted on twitter, just so you're all aware.

😘

I know that visitors to FWR have increased from 15000 to 177000 in one year (which is greattt for advertisers), but I'd be genuinely interested to know how many were alerted via Twitter and TRAs.

Of course we are, which is diverting focus away from the issues which actually affect women. This is a plop thread.

We are being quoted and posted on twitter, just so you're all aware.

Course...what better way to spend your friday night than agreeing with feminists that to start a trans dating website called 'kindr' is surely too near the mark...unless you are saying they are disagreeing...in which case....erm...well...

Where on Twitter?