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they could push to educate users better on how to be safe or at least tailor part of the process (getting to know each other workflow) so it becomes safer. mee
by DyslexicAtheist 7y ago
they could push to educate users better on how to be safe or at least tailor part of the process (getting to know each other workflow) so it becomes safer.
meeting strangers and attesting for identity is a problem that isn't unique to Tinder/Grindr. It's relevant to any service that spills over into meat-space.
Background checks and ID checks unfortunately won't work for many people not in the US. Worse they will give people a wrong sense of security. IMO training and steering users to the right behavior would be more effective.
Some of these tips[1] could be used to implement a workflow (user stories) around it to make it safer:
[1] staying safe on Tinder: https://www.vyke.com/stay-safe-on-tinder/ https://www.vyke.com/stay-safe-on-tinder/