App Profile: Collective: gay friends, dates

Logan_nickname

Rating: 4/5

I love the concept of the app and how it’s working so far. I feel like it can improve by allowing users to search for things instead of just people, like if I want to see posts on painting I’d like to be able to put that into the search bar and find them. As far as I’m aware, right now you can only search for user names of people you know, and hope that when you go in the ‘search’ section it brings you what you wanna see based on the interests you selected.

Anthonyyxxx

Rating: 5/5

The obvious best part of this app is that it is being developed by and for queer people. Period. But what impresses me the most is the use of modern and fresh social networking tools built into the app’s interface. Features like photo folders, truly hidden like and follower count, a badge on unedited photos, etc. have made sharing content so much more enjoyable for me and honestly I wish other apps (instagram) would take notes. The app also makes it incredibly easy and enjoyable to find NEW people to follow and connect with. There is even a feature to connect with people in ur location without it being creepy and sexual lol. I feel like it is reminiscent of the early tumblr days when the gays were able to curate artistic vision boards while also connecting with like minded queer people whether they’re near or far. Loveee it.

Azilion

Rating: 5/5

This app fixes so many of the common problems of dating in the digital age. With most dating apps, once you swipe left or right, that decision is final. There’s no going back. That person is permanently written off from having a chance with you and vice versa. All in a split second decision. Upping your game on Instagram or Twitter can allow for people to see all of you, but it’s a popularity contest and a lot of times a follower count can be a barrier to connection with someone who you might be a match with. Collective fixes all of that. You have your profile. You can follow someone. And indicate your interest in them and change it at any time. And no one’s follower count is displayed. I really do believe that this is not only the future of dating for the queer community but the future of online dating in general.