Playground: Gay Friends Nearby 17+

The concept of it is simple and just what you need nowadays. The app itself is well done, the UX is great, the map loads super fast and everything is just really smooth. Great work.

Its been weeks now since ive been waiting for my profile to be approved. I genuinely just thought the app was still under development due to it being relatively new which of course isn’t a big problem. However, to my surprise after checking the reviews AND checking the support teams REPLIES to the reviews, I am not the only one.

“Unlike immediate processes on those platforms, our community takes a more personalized approach by carefully selecting our members.” Is what one of the replies from the Playground team read. Which unless they’re flawed, my comprehensive skills lead me to believe that the selective process includes the big question ‘ Hmmm are they gay ENOUGH’

I find it extremely interesting that for a gay app that’s supposed to be about community, my profile isn’t being accepted. I think its safe to say that im not gay enough to be accepted but hey, there’s always grindr 😀👍🏾.

For Transparency: Have been waiting for approval for two weeks.
This is not really an issue since the app states that it approves on their own basis. However, I think there are other issues about the app.
First off, the approval process needs to be stated outright since the length is rather long.
Secondly, the pre-approval page does not link to a provisional profile page where you can change information or delete the profile.
Thirdly, the link to the support page on their website directs you to a Whatsapp chatroom.
All in all, an odd experience.
If possible, can I know how to delete the profile.
Wishing it all the best.