Bumble pivots to let men make the first move: Digital rhetoric expert from UW Tacoma weighs in
The dating app Bumble, whose trademark feature required women to initiate connections with potential love matches, has seemingly changed course. Associate Professor Riki Thompson argues that this reversal — allowing men to send the first message — is Bumble's attempt to stay relevant in a crowded market and an ever-changing dating scene.
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