BLK, the dating app for Black singles, has gained more traction and user activity in the wake of the BLM protests of 2020 and the pandemic. Hearing this inspired me to give this app a try in order to not only come across like-minded folx, but also, hopefully, have an easier time dating on the app that's seemingly made with Black people in mind.
A platform that I colloquially referred to as “Plenty of Failures,” I chose to redownload Plenty of Fish because of several recommendations from both friends and readers. However, I decided to give POF some grace and allow it back into my virtual space. Here's how my experience on the dating app played out.
What we're supposed to do if other people consider us as a "catfish"
I have found that most of the people that do like me and send me messages on OkCupid are either your quintessential denizens of the Fat Fetishist faction who only have “Message me to learn more” on their profile, or they are Incels whose IQupid answers align with alt-right Ideals.
Most dating apps boast about having a diverse membership base and how they integrate new features to support “all” people who utilize their platforms. 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 with Tinder.