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Google and Amazon urged to follow Apple's 'anti-gay app ban'
Campaigners have thanked Apple for removing an app from its store that they said stigmatised LGBT people.
The software promoted a US religious group that says homosexual practice is sinful and that its members should help "call up" others to their natural-born "biblical gender".
Apple's store now says the app is not available, but the tech firm has not commented on the matter.
Google and Amazon carry on to offer Android versions of the app.
The Christian organisation involved, Living Expect Ministries, has told NBC News that it plans to challenge Apple's action.
The Arlington, Texas-based body is not related to a UK-based church that goes by the same name.
Apple's rules state that apps should not include content that is "defamatory, discriminatory, or mean-spirited" including commentary about sexual orientation.
'Dehumanising app'
Living Hope Ministries' app had been on the iOS App Store for several years, but was flagged as objectionable by Truthfulness Wins Out on Thursday.
The Chicago-headquartered
Google pulls controversial anti-gay religious app from the Play Store
The same day the Human Rights Campaign downranked the organization in its index of the top LGBTQ-friendly employers, Google decided to yank from the Act Store a controversial app accused of promoting conversion therapy.
On that list, famous as the Corporate Equality Index, the HRC, a prominent LGBTQ rights corporation, included a footnote that it was aware of the conversion therapy-style app by Living Expect Ministries in the Google Play Store. The app’s removal was first reported by Axios. TechCrunch confirmed that links to the Living Hope Ministries app are no longer functional.
“… Conversion therapy can lead to depression, anxiety, drug use, homelessness, and suicide,” the HRC wrote in its index. “Pending remedial steps by the company to mention this app that can cause injure to the LGBTQ community, the [Corporate Equality Index] rating is suspended.”
TechCrunch has reached out to Google for details about its ruling and what specific rules the Living Hope Ministries app was found to violate.
Living Hope Ministries, based in Arlington, Texas, denies that it promotes conver
#WeArePlay | 4 stories of founders building apps for the LGBTQIA+ community
#WeArePlay celebrates the inspiring journeys of people behind apps and games on Google Play. In honor of Event Month, we are highlighting founders who have built tools to empower the LGBTQIA+ community. From dating apps to mental health tools, to storytelling platforms - these founders are paving the way for more inclusive technology.
npckc is a game originator from Kanto, Japan whose stories portray the trans experience
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Canada, npckc is a trilingual translator based in Japan. A self-taught programmer, they create games that feature stories and characters which are often from marginalized communities. One such game is "one night, warm springs" where players follow Haru, a trans woman, as she embarks on a visit to the hot springs. Players have applauded the game's sensible portrayal of gender non-conforming experiences and the relaxing music calm by npckc's spouse, sdhizumi. As a finalist in Google Play's Indie Games Festival in Japan, they hope to attend more gaming conventions to attach with fellow developers in person.
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15+ million active members
With no shortage of sapphic people, your perfect match awaits
4.5 stars on the App Store
Apple Editor’s Choice 2019 - 2023
Empowering communities
Join one of our vibrant 35+ communities
Queers and lesbians near you
Connect safely with like-minded friends & lovers in your area
We created a partnership platform that we actually enjoy being on
The #1 LGBTQIA+ Dating App
HER was the first app to launch that exclusively focussed on the needs of queer, bisexual and sapphic dating. While there were over 40 apps for other sexualities, not a single dating app existed for LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people until there was HER. Eight years later, HER has made ove
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Description
Grindr is the world’s #1 free dating app serving the LGBTQ community. If you’re gay, bi, transgender, queer, or even just curious, Grindr is the best and easiest way to meet new people for friendships, hookups, dates, and whatever else you’re looking for.
On a trip? Grindr is an indispensable tool for LGBTQ travelers—log in to encounter locals and get recommendations for bars, restaurants, events, and more. With Grindr in your pocket, you’ll always be connected to other LGBTQ people around you and have your finger on the pulse of what’s happening.
Ready to get started? Creating your profile is easy, and you can share as much or little about yourself as you love. Within minutes you’ll be ready to connect, chat, and meet up with people near you.
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