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Why do gay apps fight to stop catfish?

In a bid to tackle imitation profiles and fraudsters, a popular gay dating app plans to offer a sort of "verified" badge to identify authentic members.

Hornet will be the first of the major male lover social networks to allow people earn a badge of authenticity.

The aim is to give users more confidence that they are talking to a truthful person.

But rather than moderators checking ID, the app will use algorithms to decide who gets a badge.

So can machine education solve the problems that persist on dating apps?

Anyone who has used a gay dating app will be familiar with fakes.

Messages arrive from improbably handsome strangers, often angling for intimate photos or sexy chat.

These so-called catfish profiles use pictures stolen from popular social media stars or adult-film actors.

They lure people into conversation, sometimes trying to arrange dates they will never show up for. In more serious cases they try to defraud, blackmail or harm their victims.

So why do lgbtq+ dating apps not present a "verified" profile badge, like on Instagram or Twitter?

It is not that simple.

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Hornet is the top male lover chat and dating app for making authentic, quality connections with genuine gay users. Gay, bi, gender non-conforming, pan, non-binary, and lgbtq+ users can connect through chat, photos, videos, and more!

With over 40 million users, Hornet is the LGBTQ+ community’s home build for enjoying queer life: gay dating, casual meetups, lifelong relationships, political representation and personal expression, mental support, and meaningful chat. Hornet’s wide range of features including queer video stories, an active lgbtq+ social feed, chat and inbox messages, and electrifying live videos make it easy — and secure — for LGBTQ+ people to share their experiences (and have fun).

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Whether you’re a gaymer, a drag-lover, fitness-obsessed, or if you cherish gay nightlife and journey, finding your own niche on Hornet is basic . Explore queer hashtags, originate a discussion in the feed, like and comment on posts, and chat with other users

Hornet is a social networking application designed specifically for gay, bi, trans, and queer individuals to join and engage with one another. This app not only facilitates dating but also serves as a platform for friendships and casual conversations. Available for the Android platform, Hornet can be easily downloaded for users seeking to explore the LGBTQ+ community.

The app provides a range of features aimed at enhancing user experience and fostering genuine connections. Users can engage in write and audio messaging, allowing for dynamic conversations with other members. Additionally, the option to send emojis and stickers adds a visual element to interactions, making communication more expressive. A unique aspect of Hornet is its ability to facilitate video chats, enabling face-to-face conversations that can lead to deeper connections.

Hornet introduces a grid system that displays users who are currently online nearby. This feature allows individuals to explore potential matches in their vicinity, making it easier to meet others in true time. Users can also utilize hashtags to discover people with similar interests, which enhances the likelihood of meaningful interactions.

Hornet is the world’s leading queer tech business, providing a digital residence for gay men to safely connect with each other — anytime, anywhere. Amplifying the radical, affirmative power of the gender non-conforming community with cutting-edge technology, Hornet serves the Queer community with products such as the gay chat app Hornet, with over million users worldwide, the gay live-streaming app Hornet Live, and HornetX, a map-based web app for gay guys.

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