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Grindr is limiting location services at the Olympics to protect LGBTQ+ athletes
People looking for love with an Olympic athlete could have a difficult time this year: Grindr, the LGBTQ+ dating app, has disabled some of its location-sharing features to protect athletes from harassment or prosecution.
Some users noticed this week that they can’t use the “Explore” feature on the app at the Olympic Village in Paris, which lets people change their location and look at profiles. “Our goal is to help athletes connect without worrying about unintentionally revealing their whereabouts or being recognized,” Grindr said, adding that it made similar restrictions at previous games. Grindr ( GRND) recently announced ambitious growth plans to shake off its hook-up reputation with new tools that it hopes users find long-term relationships and recommend in-person events.
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