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West Hollywood-based Grindr Is Going Public

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Posted by Staff

August 31, 2018

The Chinese company that owns it will put its stock on the market overseas

He’s Back! Jason Farone’s New Video About Climbing Out of Depression

Worth a Look

Posted by Staff

June 1, 2018

In 'Grindr Saved My Life' he takes a witty look at the effect of social media

West Hollywood City Council Members Criticize Grindr Over HIV Status Confidentiality

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Posted by Staff

April 2, 2018

Earlier today, Grindr announced that it has taken steps to shield users' HIV status from third parties

Drug Death on Gay Cruise Draws Attention to WeHo-Based Atlantis Events

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Posted by Staff

January 29, 2018

There have been other events involving illegal drugs on its gay cruises over the years

Grindr Gets a Pass in Lawsuit Involving Fake Profiles

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Posted by Staff

January 26, 2018

A judge dismissed a suit filed by a man harassed because of profile inviting violent sex

L.A. Ranks Second in Survey of Top 10 Kinkiest Cities for Gay Men

Worth a Look

Posted by Staff

January 19, 2018

The survey was conducted by KinkD, an app that would a Grindr user blush

After Cashing in on Grindr, Founder Joel Simkhai Splurges on a Mansion

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Posted by Staff

January 18, 2018

Simkhai reportedly spent $10.5 million on the six-bedroom estate

看着？Kànzhe? Looking?

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Posted by Staff

January 13, 2018

Now that Grindr Is Owned by the Chinese, Security Experts Worry About the Privacy of Its Users

Grindr CEO and Founder Joel Simkhai Steps Down as Chinese Complete Purchase

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Posted by Staff

January 5, 2018

Yahui Zhou, chairman of the board of Grindr, will serve as the interim CEO

Grindr: Few Words, Few Pics, No Woofs, Many ‘Tribes’

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Posted by Henry Scott

November 12, 2013

Joel Simkhai, who lives in Los Angeles, launched Grindr five years ago. It now is seen as the dominant gay