Gay Apps: Are mandatory member verifications a good idea?

Over the past ten years, globally, there has been a consistent trend and rise in fake news and online bullying. With an increase in online abuse, especially amongst minors, hate crimes and concern for the safety of their users, service providers are looking for potential solutions. Many app developers have begun proposing solutions and possible ways to help combat and reduce these alarming trends. Over the past year, several well-known LGBTQIA+ smartphone app providers went public that they were considering mandatory member verifications. A move that would mean users would be required to prove their identity in order to use these smartphone apps. Whether by providing additional contact information, such as a home address or carrying out a transaction via their bank or credit card. In some extreme situations, service providers are even considering a process where users must upload some form of identification. Though all of the measures are designed to combat deception and serious crimes, is there a risk of alienating vulnerable community members?

Introducing inclusive language: engaging with your customers

Whether it is a greeting or how we address an individual, what we say and how we say it can significantly impact our customers and their perception of our business. A few poorly chosen words or an inappropriate greeting can ultimately offend and risk losing loyal customers. The terms and greetings are significant and hold particular importance for individuals transitioning or from other non-traditional gender identities. By making some small, but simple changes can often be the difference between giving a good or great customer experience

what3words: Three words that save a lot of time

With billions of physical addresses worldwide, similar-sounding street names and complicated longitude and latitude coordinates, communicating locations can be difficult. With technological advancements and new means of transport, how easy is it for your customer to find your business or for you to establish your customer’s address quickly?

COVID19: Ideas to help your business survive

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves worldwide. Many business owners and employees are unsure of what the future has in store. Leaving many to question how long it will last and whether their business will survive in the long run. Government support and aid will help and go so far; however, necessity is the mother of invention, so let us look at several ideas and strategies to help you and your business

Has the gay community achieved worldwide equality in 2020?

Thankfully, we live in an age where countries have successfully repealed or even updated antiquated laws. Unfair laws that no longer represent the views of the majority and which for many years were creating inequality for specific groups and minorities. When governments repeal or amend these laws, they send a clear message. A message that through direct action, they have brought about change and signalling that their country is becoming more accepting. Accepting and tolerant of people regardless of age, race, gender, or any other way a person chooses to live their lives. So, in 2020, how do countries score in terms of equality globally?

Elder Gays: ways to help combat loneliness

With an estimated one-third of the world’s LGBTQIA+ population over 50 and countless websites and services tailored towards a younger audience, older people often feel excluded and isolated. Are we doing enough to represent and help ageing community members in a more inclusive world?

What are throuples and are they the new norm?

The term throuple is new for many globally and not something they have heard before. With increased references to throuples in films, television and coverage by the mainstream media, people are starting to learn more about these new types of relationships and those seeking to form them. With all those involved consenting and seemingly happy, what is and makes a throuple?

Promiscuous Equation: changing misperceptions

With many LGBTQIA+ community members openly using tailored smartphone chat and dating apps and services, there is a perception that monogamous relationships are not the norm. That LGBTQIA+ individuals are more likely to accept open or commitment-free relationships, and the ideal of monogamy is somehow seen as conforming. How accurate are these perceptions and beliefs in the modern global LGBTQIA+ community?

LGBTQIA+ Pride: Are the youth losing hope?

It is easy to forget the impact on people in an age full of negativity, reports of world shortages, climate change, rising unemployment, yo-yo economies, pandemics and wars. All directly impact people’s quality of life and the negative effect on the mental health of people from all social, economic, and ethnic groups globally. Many older people come from generations where they remember happier types, often during periods of growth and relative prosperity. Though life was not perfect, it did not have the intensity that many younger people face today. With so much going on, are the youth of today losing hope?

LGBTQIA+ Travel Guides: Destination Singapore

Singapore, the “Garden city”, has a modern infrastructure, clean streets and contemporary architecture. Though Singapore is a financial powerhouse and a connection hub to other parts of Asia and Australasia, there is more to this city than just its location or economy. Singapore has a lot to offer, certainly more than a city break or short stopover