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Joystiq Finds Early Fans at Atlanta Pride https://t.co/ZIDx9lQt3G @JoystiqApp @bsgpr

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Joystiq Finds Early Fans at Atlanta Pride @JoystiqApp @bsgpr ... https://t.co/uO32z2uaWW

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And a word or two or a few hundred from my limited soap box:

On my way home back to Denver after a short, but very sweet appearance at Atlanta Pride. Not one negative thing to say about what I’m trying to do, in fact it was the opposite- unlike some of the negative discourse you get online sometimes.

You know what surprised me (but shouldn’t have)? The lesbians. The lesbians that saw the good in what I was trying to do despite the fact that it’s not even something that they use or get a benefit from.

Do people not realize how much money these companies are taking from our community? Grindr keeps buying companies (they just bought a telehealth company on top of a drug company they already purchased). If you truly think that they are doing it for “the community” and not the shareholders they are now beholden to, I have a few bridges I’d love to sell you. Sniffies will most likely become corporate after getting a $100 million investment from the Match Group with the option to purchase them outright. OUR COMMUNITY DESERVES BETTER THAN TO LINE SHAREHOLDERS AND EXECUTIVES WITH OUR MONEY.

If you’re a gay man and all you can do is scoff at anyone who uses these apps, or dismiss what I’m trying to do without even taking a half second to familiarize yourself with my goal here, I have something to tell you: This isn’t about what you think of these apps. The fact is, the demand from our community is there and companies are making billions off of it. Instead of bitching and whining, why not take a step back and come to terms with that, and then take a look at what I hope to accomplish by changing how these apps operate on a monetary level. My ultimate goal here would be to MAKE Joystiq a non-profit. I’ve already put my own personal funds into supporting the first 2 non-profits that I’m hoping will help make people feel comfortable with my true intentions here. It’s going to be a long road to taking on corporations as one gay male in Denver, Colorado. But I’m going to fucking try. Please be like our lesbian friends and help spread the word, won’t you? 😁

Oh and also, this applies to content creators with large platforms and influence who when I’ve asked for help, could only make it about themselves and how they don’t need these apps because they hookup at raves and music festivals. 😂

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Yesterday’s festival was cancelled due to the threat of bad weather from Hurricane Isiah. In the end, the day was fine and if could have gone on. Oh well, we’re here today and that’s what matters! #joystiq

[Joystiq @JoystiqApp]

It only gets worse because the profit line has to go up infinitely, otherwise the dear shareholders may get upset. 😭 Let’s take back all that revenue 💰and put it to better use. #joystiq 🕹️

[Joystiq @JoystiqApp]

Come say hi to us over at @atlantapride ! We’re in the green section next to the lake- booth G07!! Check out Joystiq, ask us questions about the app and our mission with it. Even if you don’t use these kinds of apps, we’re sure you know someone that does and we want to spread the word on how we think we can do better. #pride #atlanta #gaypride

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Coming along nicely. 😈

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A little peek at @JoystiqApp 🫣

[Joystiq @JoystiqApp]

I know what I’m trying to do won’t be easy, but I hope you can see why I’m trying. https://t.co/C0RMtydgxQ <—- Sign up for the newsletter