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Economic Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Love me Tinder, the long and short of it
Tinder has introduced a 'height filter' for its two highest subscription tiers in 'limited' parts of the world including India. The feature will allow women to filter out men below their preferred height. This has led to much debate about 'superficiality' on social media, arguably the most superficial medium. If you're the type who wants to have it all, there's Tinder Platinum, where 'preferences show you people who match your vibe but won't limit who you see - you'll still be able to match with people outside of your selection.'Critics have pointed out the slippery slope: why not then add a weight preference? Or a preference to do with bust size, or other body measurements? To be fair, we have built-in filters. There's a reflexive and instinctive element to who catches one's eye in the dating jungle. Tinder will claim it's only trying to fine-tune a pre-existing list of real-world filters is never-ending: race, money, authority, power, physique, ambition/lack of ambition, hair/lack of hair, brains/lack of brains, EQ, style, charm, swag, cars, bikes, bicycles, bum, nerd, jock, smoker/non-smoker, drinker/non-drinker, LDL, LFT, hobbies, tastes in cinema, music, sports, literature, politics, dietary preference... In India, one can throw in the state you belong to, caste, language, skin happened to the phrase 'sex appeal'? It was a subjective catch-all term, which seems to have gone out of works in mysterious ways. Someone who falls for tall men will fall for them, regardless of Tinder's policy. When it comes to sex, there's a live-and-let-live principle at work - if you're not causing harm to anyone and the dealings are consensual and above board. The June issue of Baffler magazine, for instance, features a story on female wrestlers and schmoes - men who are turned on by them. The relationship is mutually beneficial.I knew someone who didn't like women who had long nails. He made his then-girlfriend chop off her nails. He married someone who keeps her nails short. After stick-on nails became popular, he had to go into reverse this height apartheid. How about shorter men dating taller women? It's considered a little odd. Unless you are French. Better still - a French president, like Sarkozy or Hollande. I had a relationship with a girl much taller than me, and it was one of the best. People stared, for sure. Their problem, right? It's also somewhat true that tall women don't have an issue with men shorter than they are. It's more like men get intimidated and don't approach them. That's half the battle men come in different varieties. 'Tall and skinny' is different from 'tall and buff'. I don't know about the bedroom, but in real/reel life, tall buff men are relegated to being the security detail, or banished to being action heroes. They'll never get to play Bob Dylan in a other day, I went to catch a gig at a venue called 21 Bodyguard. The place was crawling with burly men in uniform, who were hired by the management to stand around and stick out in the crowd. They looked sad and bored.I would be of average Indian height. When standing in a crowd at the theka, I'm slightly taller than the rest. Height is such a relative thing. It's easier to be taller than average in India, the land of short men, but not so in I noticed about my tall ex-girlfriend was that she was at ease walking into fast-moving traffic and crossing the road. I'd be left standing on the other side for a good 20 minutes. It holds true for tall men. They can cross the road at a time and place of their choosing - a valuable skill to have in Indian traffic. Here's hoping it helps them at the busy Tinder crossroads, too.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Does Tinder's new height filter spell doom for 'short kings'?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. "I'm a feminist, but as women we don't always help our cause – especially when it comes to the realm of romance and relationships," said Helen Coffey in The Independent. Scratch beneath the surface and our "blatant" heightism has always been a problem. Now, though, Tinder's trial of a new feature that allows paying members to screen potential matches based on "how tall they are" has brought the debate "kicking and screaming back into the light". As part of the trial, users who subscribe to Tinder Platinum can sort potential matches depending on a list of options including height, minimum number of photos and whether or not they have a bio. "Technically, these are 'preferences', rather than outright filters", said Shivali Best on the Mail Online. While potential matches won't be ruled out altogether based on their height, preferences will influence the recommendations made by the app. Tinder's vice president says the platform is "always listening to what matters most" to users, and it seems height really does matter to "many singles on the digital prowl", said Scottie Andrew on CNN. Research has shown that men prefer to date shorter women, while heterosexual women tend to seek out taller men. But Liesel Sharabi, an associate professor at Arizona State University who studies the impact of online dating on modern love, points out that by enabling its users to filter by height, Tinder is "telling you what you should be prioritising". And the narrower your idea of a "perfect match" becomes, the harder it is to forge real-life connections, she told the broadcaster. Tinder is hardly "breaking new ground" here, said Maia Davies on the BBC. Other apps such as Hinge have allowed users to filter matches according to their height, education level, religion and whether a potential match takes drugs, while paying Grindr members can filter by body type. But as Tinder is the planet's biggest dating app, the trial is "significant". Following the "life-affirming 'Short King' Spring of 2022, I genuinely thought we'd reached a place where women weren't going to be quite so shallow about height any more", said Coffey in The Independent. However, this "golden era was short-lived (pardon the pun)" and last year saw the arrival of the viral "man in finance, 6'5", blue eyes" TikTok that sparked thousands of memes. Any man who has used a dating app will know that "most of us are only there to make up the numbers", said Simon Bourke in the Irish Independent. In the online "world of swiping", only the most "attractive" and "determined" men will succeed. And now, women will be able to "eliminate all those undersized halflings", leaving just the men who meet the "universally accepted 'sexy height' of six foot". Because, if you're a man, you'll know that, for many women, meeting this criteria is non-negotiable. "Those are the rules of engagement. Nobody said it was fair." Of course, the new filter has sparked outrage in the "short king community", with some "haughtily requesting a weight filter to even the score". Unfortunately this is the "default response" for a group of men who choose to feel "attacked" and lash out at what they perceive as yet another barrier to finding love. Dating apps certainly "incentivise pickiness", said Andrew on CNN. "But singles who want to improve their chances of finding someone kind, who makes them laugh and shares their interests, might consider putting a little less emphasis on how tall that person is". For Natasha Burns, who is six inches taller than her husband, who she met on Tinder, it's possible that if they had been able to use the new height filter, the pair "would have written each other off based on measurements alone". "I've never been afraid to date a short guy", agreed Elle Hunt in Vogue. While you can't blame people for making use of the technology available to find a potential partner, the rigid criteria risks "ruling out people who would actually make us happy".
New York Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Tinder tests out new height filter ‘to help people connect more intentionally'
You must be this tall to swipe. Is the reign of the short king over on Tinder? The platform has been accused of superficiality after testing out a new feature that allows users to screen potential matches based on height. 'This is part of a broader effort to help people connect more intentionally on Tinder,' a rep for the dating platform told Mashable of the controversial new measure. The new vetting function, which came to light via Reddit and other platforms, is located in the Discovery section of the digital romance service and lets users specify the minimum and maximum heights of their matches. 4 'We're always listening to what matters most to our Tinder users — and testing the paid height preference is a great example of how we're building with urgency, clarity, and focus,' a Tinder spokesperson said. Friends Stock – The function will only be available to users who subscribe to Tinder Platinum, a premier subscription tier that starts at $39.99 per month. Along with the new height option, the tier also includes prioritized likes, a specific interest filter, a message before you match function, and more. Meanwhile, regular tier users can already customize several search preferences within the Discovery Settings, including age range, sexual orientation and distance. Reps for the platform, which is owned by Match Group, assure users that this height screener is being trialed as a paid preference rather than a set-in-stone filter. The idea is that paid preferences such as height allow the user greater autonomy without completely cutting off certain matches, Mashable reported. 4 Tinder reps clarified that the height screener is a paid preference rather than an outright filter. VSzili – 'We're always listening to what matters most to our Tinder users — and testing the paid height preference is a great example of how we're building with urgency, clarity, and focus,' the Tinder spokesperson said. 'Not every test becomes a permanent feature, but every test helps us learn how we can deliver smarter, more relevant experiences and push the category forward. 4 Critics thought the feature was hypocritical, joking that they should offer a 'weight filter' as well. Cavan for Adobe – However, this digital yardstick didn't sit well with many critics on social media, some of whom accused the app of height supremacy. 'Justice for all us short kings!' declared one. 'Tinder is implementing a height filter and it will allow women to filter out men below their preferred height,' fumed one detractor on X. 'It's so hypocritical that men are demonized for having preferences but it's ok for women, often about things men can't change. Imagine if Tinder added a weight filter.' 4 The function will only be available to users who subscribe to Tinder Platinum, a premier subscription tier that starts at $39.99 per month. Antonioguillem – However, some defenders thought people were making a mountain out of a molehill. 'Big fan of the Tinder height filter for no reason other than it pisses grown men off,' quipped one woman. Another snarked, 'Omg no way.. Tinder added a height filter? Wow.. We should talk about this for the next 30 days and 30 nights despite the fact that literally every other dating app already did it.' Indeed, fellow dating app Hinge, another Match Group subsidiary, already has a height filter in place for premium users. Interestingly, the new dry run ironically comes amid efforts by incoming Tinder CEO Spencer Rascoff — who took over after Faye Iosotaluno announced her resignation after less than two years on the job — to help the platform shed its stigma as a superficial hook-up app in an effort to woo disillusioned Zoomers. Gen Z users have reportedly been fleeing the platform in droves in search of dating apps that could lead to more lasting relationships. Among 500 dating app users, about 85% said they didn't use Tinder because of its association with 'hookups,' according to a 2023 Wells Fargo survey. Rascoff — who also helms the entire Match Group — hopes to reverse this max exodus by accelerating product changes, employing artificial intelligence and improving user safety, among other measures.
Express Tribune
02-06-2025
- Express Tribune
Tinder tests height preference feature for premium users amid mixed social media reactions
Tinder has begun testing a new height preference feature, allowing users to set minimum and maximum height ranges for potential matches. Quietly introduced within the Premium Discovery section of the app's settings, the tool has sparked heated debate across social media platforms. Screenshots of the tool first surfaced on Reddit, prompting swift reactions. Some users welcomed the feature, arguing it caters to personal preferences. Others criticized it, claiming it could reinforce superficial standards and disadvantage shorter users. One Reddit user remarked, 'It's over for short men,' while another countered, 'If someone likes a certain height, go for it. It also weeds out the peeps who don't like your height.' The tool is available to Tinder Platinum subscribers, who already enjoy exclusive filters such as minimum photo count, bio presence, and specific interests. Although technically labeled as a "preference" rather than a filter, Tinder clarified that these settings do not entirely exclude users outside the selected criteria—they simply prioritize matching based on chosen preferences. Reactions to the tool remain divided. One user noted, 'I wouldn't have met my wife if this filter existed—I'm 5'5" and would've been filtered out.' Others questioned when a similar feature would be available for men, such as weight filters for women. Meanwhile, some supported the addition, calling it a harmless way to streamline dating choices. 'People have preferences and that's totally cool,' one commenter wrote. Tinder confirmed the test to MailOnline, saying it reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance user experience. 'We're always listening to what matters most to our users. This paid height preference is part of a broader effort to help people connect more intentionally,' a spokesperson said. 'Not every test becomes a permanent feature, but every test helps us deliver smarter, more relevant experiences.'
News18
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Why Tinder's New Height Preference Filter Has Sparked Debate
Last Updated: The update is currently being tested among select Tinder Gold and Tinder Platinum subscribers. All you need is love… and now, a little height too. Tinder is making waves with a new feature that allows users to set a preferred height range for the matches they see. The new option was first noticed by a Reddit user who found it in the app's Discovery Settings. According to a report by TechCrunch, the update is currently being tested among select Tinder Gold and Tinder Platinum subscribers. Phil Price Fry, Tinder's VP of Communications, explained to the outlet, 'We're always listening to what matters most to our Tinder users — and testing the paid height preference is a great example of how we're building with urgency, clarity, and focus." 'This is part of a broader effort to help people connect more intentionally on Tinder. Our new product principles guide every decision, and this one speaks directly to a few: prioritising user outcomes, moving fast, and learning quickly. Not every test becomes a permanent feature, but every test helps us learn how we can deliver smarter, more relevant experiences and push the category forward," he added. While dating apps often let users filter potential matches by age or relationship goals, adding a height filter has sparked quite a bit of debate online. One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented, 'So height filter's cool but if guys ask for BMI you'd call Interpol. Modern equality: women get tall genes, men get shamed for preferences. At least we can drop the act, Tinder's basically a genetic stock exchange." Another said, 'Make an 'acceptable weight' slider for women and watch them lose their s***." 'Damn, so the end times is really here. I already give up and banned from Tinder anyway," a person wrote while an individual joked, 'Short guy are triggered." Someone else wrote, 'As long as they let men filter out women based on weight, then I'm all for it." One sarcastic comment read, 'Wow. Technology never ceases to amaze me. This is life changing…" Another asked, 'If Tinder is adding a height filter for women to choose taller men, shouldn't they also add a waist filter for men to choose slimmer women? Fair question, don't you think." While the filter has sparked different opinions, Tinder says that the setting will indicate a preference rather than functioning as a 'hard filter." This means profiles won't be blocked or excluded but the setting will help guide the matches you see.
