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26May By Lavina TolaniNo Comments

CHINA

WeChat Bans ‘Sugar Daddy’ Dating Service in China

An online dating application in China which lets wealthy older people to connect with young lovers has been subject to restrictions after a surge in popularity in the country as reported by state media on Friday. Called SeekingArrangement or "Sugar Daddy", is dating app has now been suspended from WeChat -- a popular Chinese messaging service similar to WhatsApp. The app was becoming intensely popular and was the most downloaded app on Apple Store China this week. The suspension came after Global Times a state run organisation linked with Communist Party in China-urged the government to shut down app's operations for promoting "sugar dating", a practice in which wealthy elite suitors are matched with with younger people in exchange for economic benefits or gifts. Lawyers in the co...

Tinder May Be The Cause Of Your Worries: Study

4Aug By Press Trust of IndiaNo Comments

ANALYSIS

Tinder May Be The Cause Of Your Worries: Study

Swiping through Tinder may be taking a toll on your mental health and self-esteem, according to a study which found that people who use the popular dating app have more body dissatisfaction. The reason may have to do with the fact that a persons looks play a major role in Tinder, researchers said. People accept or reject potential matches based primarily on photos, and sometimes, a short description. This type of judgement can take a toll, the study found. Both male and female Tinder users in the study experienced low self-esteem, body shame and negative moods, said Jessica Strubel, an assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island in the US. Researchers studied college-age Tinder users - more than 700 female and 120 male students. They found that both men and women had s...

Popular Chinese Lesbian Dating App Having 5 Million Downloads Removed From Internet

30May By reutersNo Comments

CHINA

Popular Chinese Lesbian Dating App Having 5 Million Downloads Removed From Internet

A popular Chinese dating app for lesbians has been shut down, along with its website and main social media account, just as the gay community celebrates Taiwan's decision giving same-sex couples the right to marry, a first for Asia. Asian lesbians can also enjoy adult entertainment involving other Lesbians TubeV Sex, even if their main dating app has been compromised. The app, Rela, set up in 2012, has around 5 million registered users, a cached version of its entry on Apple's iTunes site shows. But users began noticing last week that the app, along with its Twitter-like Weibo account and website, was no longer accessible, according to users posting on Weibo under the hashtags #rela and #relahasbeenblocked. The service was temporarily suspended due to an "important adjustment in s...

Leading Indian Dating App Woo Acquires US based DUS Dating App

3Feb By AdityaNo Comments

ACQUISITION

Leading Indian Dating App Woo Acquires US based DUS Dating App

Leading dating app Woo forges ahead in the online dating space by acquiring DUS, a Los Angeles-based dating app focused on the South Asian community. The move will further strengthen its positioning by connecting Indians all over the world. DUS was specifically designed for South Asian singles to provide them a dating opportunity within their community. Woo, which has been the pioneer in the online dating industry of India since its inception in 2014 is now gearing up for a major global push. This acquisition is a natural step in driving its vision of connecting like-minded singles around the world. Woo announced today that they have formally signed an agreement with DUS and now will acquire its platform and brand to increase their foothold in US, one of the largest markets for the o...