Grindr

I’m not going gaga over Grindr. But it’s an interesting iPhone/iPod touch app recommended by a friend. I got engaged to chatting there for some time, but it slowly dawned on me the fact that it’s no different from mIRC or guys4men.com.

I looked it up on the internet, went to www.grindr.com, and got the basic info:

Grindr. It’s a guy thing.

Whether he’s Mr. Right or Mr. Tonight, your man is hanging out on Grindr,a killer location-based social networking tool for the iPhone or iPod Touch.


You can take it with you.

Unlike other dating or social network sites, Grindr is meant to be mobile. And it uses GPS technology to instantly zone in on men in your area. New in town? Tap into Grindr to check out who’s on the scene. On a trip? Use Grindr to find a local who’d like to show you around. Hanging at home? Make Grindr your go-to place and see who’s looking to meet up tonight. No matter where you find yourself, Grindr is the go-to app for socializing in seconds with the guys around you.

No strings attached.

Grindr is quick, convenient, and discreet. It utilizes your iPhone or iPod Touch’s built-in technology to map out which guys are closest to you—but how much info you share with them is entirely up to you. There is no need to enter an email address, register an account, or go through a complicated validation process. No electronic trail is left behind. Simply download the Grindr app to view who’s around and start chatting with a local dude. Trade your stats, show off a photo, instant message any guy you like. Share your location on a map and make plans to meet up right away. Or just browse the local scene. Grindr keeps things uncomplicated.

Size matters.
Hundreds of gay, bi, and curious men in your area are chilling out on Grindr. It’s easy to find a nearby guy in no time. Whether you’re in the mood for some casual IM chat, a hot hook-up, or a buddy to grab a drink with, Grindr makes it happen. Guys into other guys are just a quick download away. And with Grindr they’re also right around the corner—just waiting for you to show up.

I think it’s way cooler than other dating sites, but not everyone has an iPhone. Not everywhere there’s wi-fi. Not all guys in the grindr chat room are game for what you intend to do. So, the chances of success in getting what you want from the app is really small, well, as compared to other gay activities.

Just this afternoon, I signed off at grindr when I saw a senior executive registered in the chatroom, and is just “0 miles” away from me. I was in the office at the time of this writing.