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Ms. Toad

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4. How about deleting this - it s based on a story in a satire account.

Reply to ihaveaquestion (Original post)

Fri Aug 15, 2025, 10:31 AM

Aug 2025

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/gay-dating-apps-republicans/

However, the rumor that the owners of gay dating apps threatened to reveal the names of Republican officials and members of Congress originated from The Halfway Post — a publication with an owner who describes their content as comedy and satire.

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*satire* Gay dating apps will release names of Repuke members - REPUBLICAN Men CRASHED GRINDR (RNC Convention) [View all] ihaveaquestion Aug 2025 OP

Fact Check: Gay Dating Apps Did NOT Publicly Say They Will Out Closeted Members Of Congress If Gay Marriage Is Repealed sl8 Aug 2025 #1

Good! Doodley Aug 2025 #2

It's a good idea, though. johnnyfins Aug 2025 #3

How about deleting this - it s based on a story in a satire account. Ms. Toad Aug 2025 #4