Ugh, not very satisfied, to be honest. The features are okay, but they could be so much better. Like, the messaging is fine, but the whole experience feels kinda outdated. I'm looking for more than just a hookup app, you know? I want something that helps me build real connections, but it's not there yet.

— 24-year-old genderqueer person from Miami, FL, who uses Grindr to find both friendships and romantic relationships.

Honestly, I think community forums or groups would be huge. Like, if there were spaces where people could discuss topics or plan meetups, that would be amazing. And maybe some sort of event calendar? It's frustrating because I feel like Grindr could be so much more than it is, but it's not meeting my needs for community engagement.

— 24-year-old genderqueer person from Miami, FL, who uses Grindr to find both friendships and romantic relationships.

Yeah, I've been thinking about this a lot. Maybe something like verified user meetups or community-led events. And, um, how about some sort of mentorship program? It's tough out here, and having support from within the community could really make a difference. Grindr's just not cutting it right now.

— 24-year-old genderqueer person from Miami, FL, who uses Grindr to find both friendships and romantic relationships.

Absolutely, I think personalized tools could really help. Right now, it's all so generic. If Grindr could tailor the experience more to individual needs and preferences, it would make a big difference. Like, maybe suggesting people or events based on my interests or past interactions.

— 24-year-old genderqueer person from Miami, FL, who uses Grindr to find both friendships and romantic relationships.

I'd love to see tools like interest-based matching or maybe even a feature where you can set up your profile to highlight what you're looking for in terms of connection, not just a hookup. Maybe something like a 'connection type' filter where you can choose from friendship, dating, or something more casual. It could really help tailor the experience to what each person needs.

— 22-year-old non-binary person from Austin, TX, who seeks a safe and inclusive space to connect with like-minded individuals.

I think these tools would make a huge difference. If Grindr had better ways to connect people based on what they're actually looking for, it would feel less like a meat market and more like a community. It's exhausting scrolling through endless profiles hoping to find someone who's on the same page as me. These features could really help me find both friendships and romantic connections more easily.

— 24-year-old genderqueer person from Miami, FL, who uses Grindr to find both friendships and romantic relationships.

Yeah, I just wish Grindr would listen to its users more. We need more than just a place to hook up; we need a platform that helps us build real relationships. It's frustrating to feel like our needs aren't being met. Maybe they could start by doing more surveys like this one to actually hear what we want.

— 24-year-old genderqueer person from Miami, FL, who uses Grindr to find both friendships and romantic relationships.

Honestly, Grindr tries to tailor the experience, but it often feels like it's just the same old stuff. The filters for different identities are there, but they don't really make me feel more connected to the community. It's frustrating because it seems like they could do so much more to actually engage us.

— 24-year-old genderqueer person from Miami, FL, who uses Grindr to find both friendships and romantic relationships.