At the start of pride season, Grindr announced it was finally ditching its “ethnicity filter” after dragging its feet for over a decade.But as it turns out, though well intentioned, removing the filter has actually created a new set of problems.
Specifically, for the very people it aimed to help.In a statement posted to social media last month, Grindr announced it was getting rid of the filter to show support for Black Lives Matter and in honor of pride.“How can we launch a month of celebration when so many of us are hurting?” the company said.