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‘It’s over for short men’: Dating app height filter sparks backlash

Tinder is trialling a new premium height filter
Tinder is trialling a new premium height filter (Getty Images)
  • Tinder is trialling a new premium height filter that allows paying users to select the height of potential matches.
  • The height filter is being tested as a paid preference, influencing the algorithm rather than completely blocking users of certain heights.
  • The trial has sparked controversy on social media, with concerns raised about potential disadvantages for shorter men.
  • Some users believe the filter is a positive development for avoiding time-wasting, while others highlight the prevalence of heightism on dating apps.
  • A Tinder spokesperson stated the company is listening to user preferences and aims to help people connect more intentionally.
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