RAMROD 117,247 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 A new gay dating app will soon enter the crowded landscape: Goose. Its founder, Derek Chadwick, is a model, actor, and founder of Chaddy Cosmetics. He teased the app on his Instagram in May with a selfie video lamenting, "How come there's no cool gay dating apps in 2026?" Last week, he posted photos declaring that it's "Goose boys summer." Goose proclaims to be an "anti-algorithm gay dating and lifestyle platform," according to information sent to Mashable. Its tagline is "for the boys," leaving no ambiguity about its target audience. The app will be "intentionally social-first," offering something different than its hookup-focused competitors like Grindr and Sniffies. Goose also promises a "curated community" and will have an application-based membership, harking to "exclusive" dating apps like Raya. "It's encouraging men to date how they actually live, sans swiping, born from the mind of someone who's been there, and wanted better," an email to Mashable states. Goose doesn't have matches; users can "wave" to each other, though, and if both people do it, they're connected. But you don't have to connect to match, users can match anyone, while waving signals interest. Goose will have a live map that shows where people are, so users can discover who's around them. But they can also scroll to meet new people. Profiles will have photos, videos, and ongoing updates; you also won't have to say what you're looking for upfront. Chats can also disappear, as well, and screenshots will apparently be protected, though information sent to Mashable is vague. Goose doesn't appear to be on the App Store yet, nor does it have a website, but the news of Goose's launch comes shortly after the announcement that Match Group's "intentional" gay dating app, Archer, will shut down on June 17. https://mashable.com/life/gay-dating-app-goose https://www.instagram.com/goose?igsh=aHlhbWgwYW55Y2R4 (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandWitch 82 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Another? There really needs to be more focus on non-hookup/non-dating sites specifically to connect and make new friends. There’s not really a good one and theres too many dating apps already. 1 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagzus 23,416 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 (edited) I have skepticism about this is there’s no way to moderate “no hookups” because every dating app in existence allows hookups. You can literally do exactly what he’s proposing on apps like Hinge already. And the live map, disappearing messages, not having to say what you want upfront is specifically FOR hookups on apps lol. Also this is made by a generically handsome white guy who “has trouble dating” when the call is clearly from inside the house girl. It’s giving “I’m not like other gays” tbh. Edited June 26 by gagzus 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionring 970 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 (edited) All I want in a 'gay app' is literally ig but with nudity in it. Why is this an impossible ask? Ot: "for the boys" tells me everything I need to know about who REALLY, is this for. Edited June 26 by onionring 1 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 117,247 Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 Just now, gagzus said: I mean there’s no way to moderate “no hookups” because every dating app in existence allows hookups. You can literally do exactly what he’s proposing on apps like Hinge already. And the live map, disappearing messages, not having to say what you want upfront is specifically FOR hookups on apps lol. Also this is made by a generically handsome white guy who “has trouble dating” when the call is clearly from inside the house girl. It’s giving “I’m not like other gays” tbh. Maybe we'll need to shame them gays who came for hook up on this one app (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 117,247 Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 (edited) 2 minutes ago, onionring said: All I want in a 'gay app' is literally ig but with nudity in it. Why is this an impossible ask? that will never happen, app stores by apple (iphone) and google ( for android) make strict guideline for app to not include explicit images or else they will be removed from the store. it's the reason why sniffies app were shortlived Edited June 26 by RAMROD (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionring 970 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 (edited) 12 minutes ago, RAMROD said: that will never happen, app stores by apple (iphone) and google ( for android) make strict guideline for app to not include explicit images or else they will be removed from the store. it's the reason why sniffies app were shortlived Wasn't there a phub app at some point too? I never used it but I remember that such a thing existed. Just checked and it's not on Google play. Honestly I don't see what's the big deal. But wait what about twitter and blusky? Edited June 26 by onionring Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagzus 23,416 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 22 minutes ago, onionring said: All I want in a 'gay app' is literally ig but with nudity in it. Why is this an impossible ask? Ot: "for the boys" tells me everything I need to know about who REALLY, is this for. Not for trans or femme people and probably not for people of colour either I doubt 2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagzus 23,416 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 21 minutes ago, RAMROD said: Maybe we'll need to shame them gays who came for hook up on this one app Not really but they’re somehow claiming that this new app is “not for hookups” when not to stereotype predominantly that’s ALL gay men use dating apps for nnn Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaxboy 6,962 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 The last thing the world needs is another “non-hookup” dating app. But that’s too bad. 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagzus 23,416 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, skaxboy said: The last thing the world needs is another “non-hookup” dating app. But that’s too bad. Babylon (Haus F*gs Version) Edited June 26 by gagzus 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nATAH 57,269 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 at the end of the day, men are still men lol mother, what must i do? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creyk 18,676 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 6 hours ago, gagzus said: Also this is made by a generically handsome white guy who “has trouble dating” when the call is clearly from inside the house girl. It’s giving “I’m not like other gays” tbh. That's their white gay prerogative tho babe Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan 20,843 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 Spoiler the founder tho - oh my Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughhouse Dandy 13,688 Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 2 minutes ago, Logan said: Hide contents the founder tho - oh my Body so big. Head so small. This is my Hannah Montana™️ lipgloss. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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