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Naazneen's avatar

Is there not an Aunties.com out there? It could give these apps a serious run for their money.

Anisah Osman Britton's avatar

I think that’s called Shaadi.com

Ask SJ's avatar

I’ve been on all the apps, bar Raya (I was never accepted 🥺). I had the most fun on feeld - and you’ve just inspired me to write about my experience on that platform. Essentially I agree with you, they’ve become unworkable, ruined by their own success, intent on keeping users by withholding or promising

Anisah Osman Britton's avatar

I hear so many great things about Feeld! I actually interviewed their team last year and it was so fun! If you ever fancy writing that piece for Brown Bodies 👀👀

Ask SJ's avatar

I’m not sure I’m talented enough for that

Wilhelmina's avatar

This was so interesting to read!

Anisah Osman Britton's avatar

Ahhh thank you so much, and thank you for reading! 🧡

$@m's avatar

Super interesting! I got "accepted" to Raya but couldn't justify spending $20+/month to be further disappointed by men on apps.

My suggestions:

- You should def try Thursday events - they're lots of fun!

- Timeleft is NOT a dating app, although men try to use it that way, and it ruins everyone's vibe.

- Feeld can be fun too, but apparently it's gotten "worse" since many ~mainstream~ dating app users (i.e. from Hinge/Bumble) have started using it, instead of the initial target demographic, which was more kink-focused.