Taimi
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Type of site | Dating |
|---|---|
| Available in | Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish |
| Owner | Social Impact Inc. |
| Created by | Alex Pasykov |
| URL | taimi |
| Commercial | Freemium |
| Registration | Required |
| Current status | Active |
Taimi (/teɪmi/) is a social networking and dating app that caters to LGBTQI+ people. The network matches internet users based on their selected preferences and location. Taimi runs on iOS[1] and Android.[2]
The mobile application has a free and subscription-based premium version. Taimi started out as an online dating application for gay men.[3] However, the company announced several times plans for LGBTQI+ inclusive version in the past.[4]
Taimi currently provides social networking and dating services to LGBTQ+ people, including livestreaming,[5] video calling and chatting.
Taimi is available in 45 countries[6] including the United States, Canada, Italy, Australia,[7] Singapore,[8] and Brazil.[9]
History
Taimi was launched in 2017 by Social Impact Inc. in Las Vegas.[10] Taimi's founder Alex Pasykov came up with a name for the dating app “Tame Me” which gradually morphed into Taimi.[11]
The company has expanded to several countries in Europe. On October 31, 2018, Taimi announced the launch in the United Kingdom.[12] On July 20, 2019, Taimi launched in the Netherlands,[13] Spain[14] and Spanish-speaking countries in Central and South America followed.[15]
In 2020, after BlueCity went public with Blued, Pasykov hinted at the possibility of Taimi's future IPO.[16]
Pasykov describes himself as an ally and stated in an open letter that Taimi would partner with NGOs to fight state-sponsored homophobia around the world.[17]
The company has been a sponsor of several Pride marches and parades including Los Angeles Pride, New York City Pride, Las Vegas Pride. Taimi also partnered up with the Trevor Project to support LGBTQI+ rights.[18] During COVID-19 pandemic Taimi partnered with Attitude Magazine for virtual pride.[19]
Operation
Features
Taimi claims to be "the safest gay dating" app[20] with a focus on security features like two-factor authentication and automated account verification.[21] The founder has described the app's development as "user-driven".[22]
In 2018 the app was met with a negative response from LGBTQI+ activists when Taimi implemented a filter that allowed Taimi users to block each other based on HIV status.[23] Taimi removed the filter and that option is no longer available.
In 2020, Taimi launched new features including Rainbow Like and Live Streams. The latter were introduced during a livestreaming event, Taimi Talks.[24]
In November 2020 the app underwent a full redesign, incorporating a new logo, new branding, and an upgraded app interface.[25]
References
- ^ "Taimi: LGBTIQ+ Dating, Chat". App Store.
- ^ "Taimi — Gay Dating, Chat, Video and Social Network - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com.
- ^ "New dating app Taimi aims to build 'biggest and safest gay dating community'". 4 May 2018. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "TAIMI becomes UKs first LGBT+ inclusive dating and social network app". August 9, 2019.
- ^ "Can we be friends? Dating apps say sex isn't everything in a post-pandemic world". Reuters. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "Taimi marks a major milestone 5 million users worldwide: MarketWatch".
- ^ "Taimi: The gay dating app that will alter the world of gay dating in Australia : THE F".
- ^ "Gay dating app Taimi launches in Singapore". Gay Star News. May 25, 2019.
- ^ "Taimi, app de namoro para gays, é lançado no Brasil na véspera da Parada LGBT - Apps". Canaltech. June 22, 2019.
- ^ "Why you may never leave the house for a first date again". The Independent. July 2, 2020.
- ^ "Taimi: Changing the rules in the online gay dating world #ad". The Independent. April 5, 2019.
- ^ "Taimi: Changing the rules in the online gay dating world #ad". The Independent. 2019-04-05. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ "Taimi komt naar Nederland". MarketingTribune.
- ^ "TAIMI – Gay Dating and Social Network launches in Spain!". July 30, 2019.
- ^ "La red social gay que protege tu privacidad aterriza en España". El Español. July 30, 2019.
- ^ "TAIMI Founder Hints at Future IPO After BlueCity's Listing". Global Dating Insights. July 17, 2020.
- ^ "Taimi App Founder Alex Pasykov on the Strength of Allyship". September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Taimi". LA Pride Parade & Festival in West Hollywood, CA.
- ^ "LGBTQ stars and allies share pride stories in 'Pride Heroes'". Attitude. June 22, 2020.
- ^ "Gay Dating App Taimi For People Afraid To Be Outed". GCN. May 4, 2018.
- ^ "New dating app Taimi aims to build 'safest gay dating community'". PinkNews - Gay news, reviews and comment from the world's most read lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans news service. 2018-05-04. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
- ^ "Five Things To Know About Building A User-Driven App". Forbes. April 15, 2020.
- ^ Gremore, Graham (May 4, 2018). "New dating app hopes to "strengthen the LGBT+ community" by letting you block HIV-positive guys". www.queerty.com.
- ^ "Taimi: Drag Race legend Alyssa Edwards, Blair Imani and Ts Madison lead star-studded TAIMI Talks line-up". September 7, 2020.
- ^ "Global Dating Insights: Taimi Undergoes First Major Rebranding". November 19, 2020.
Further reading
- Imagining Interventions for Collective Sex Environments, Flowers, P. & Frankis, J. Arch Sex Behav (2019) 48: 35. Imagining Interventions for Collective Sex Environments | SpringerLink
- Smartphone Battery Levels and Sexual Decision-Making Among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Lopes, A., Skoda, K. & Pedersen, C.L. Sexuality & Culture (2019). [1]
