look. instagram and twitter and tiktok all have their issues but at least you can see who liked your post for free. these dating apps - which, for those of us who don't live in the city like myself, are used as ways of making queer friends in our area - want you to lock into a monthly subscription fee - of the amount you would pay to get a few drinks with these people you're trying to connect with - just to see who liked you're profile. the apps already feature multiple ad segments but they still charge you for basically functionality - and don't tell me it's for app maintenance or server costs or whatever bc this subscription hellscape of modern times came from folks realising they could turn their userbase into an endless cashcow instead of just being a one time purchase. i hate it. i hate the capitalist hold on interpersonal relationships. i hate queer people being isolated bc they're not willing or able to fork over considerable funds for features that should be included for free. this pride month i want to point out all the companies and apps that promote queer inclusion and celebration only bc they want our money. the HER app is one of those apps. no company truly cares about queer folk unless they offer support and connection without asking you to pay through the nose for the privilege.
