"As we cede more portions of our lives over to the algorithm, we become susceptible to the financial whims of a select few tech oligarchs."
"Sniffies is a true free-for-all in a land of glossy profile pics and premium subscription tiers, invoking the feel of physical cruising."
"The early adopters weren't, I would say, your mainstream gay guys but probably more like these hyper-sexual kind of guys."
Sniffies, a cruising platform known for its explicit profiles and hedonistic approach, has received a $100 million investment from the parent company of Tinder and Hinge. This investment has sparked outrage among users who fear the commercialization of a platform that was once a free-for-all. The founder, Blake Gallagher, emphasizes the platform's roots in physical cruising culture. Despite its transgressive image, Sniffies has been expanding its brand, including a line of merchandise popular among certain subcultures at circuit parties.
Read at Queerty
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