21/07/2026
I found this article about Grindr interesting. Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, it raises an important question about what happens when one app becomes the main way gay men connect.
For me, this isn’t just theory.
For over 14 years we’ve hosted our Saturday Gaytherings at Phuket Gay Homestay. No loud music, no nightclub, no pressure—just a relaxed evening where men can actually meet, have conversations, share a meal, enjoy the pool and sauna, and make real friends.
Ironically, Grindr has banned me from inviting people to these gatherings. According to their rules, promoting our Saturday Gaythering is considered an event, so my account was suspended. Yet every day I see profiles advertising everything from massages to es**rt services and even drugs.
The result is that one of the few genuine community-building activities in Phuket can no longer be promoted on the platform where most gay visitors are.
So I’d like to ask for your help.
If you’ve enjoyed one of our Saturday Gaytherings, or simply believe that our community needs more real-life social spaces and fewer endless hours of swiping, please tell your friends. Share this post. Invite someone personally. Word of mouth is something no algorithm can suppress.
Communities were built long before apps existed, and they’ll still exist after today’s apps are gone.
Let’s make sure we don’t lose the simple joy of sitting around a table, talking to strangers who become friends.
❤️ See you next Saturday at Phuket Gay Homestay.
(Article in the comments.)