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Why are bathroom mirror selfies banned?
“We banned shirtless bathroom mirror selfies in response to feedback from our Bumble community — and after our research showed that profiles including those kinds of photos were the most swiped left on,” the app said in a statement to BuzzFeed News.
What does bathroom selfie mean?
Historically, the bathroom selfie used to be perceived as fairly cringeworthy. If you had to take a picture of yourself in the bathroom mirror, camera flash obscuring half your face, it implied you had no friends to do it for you. A bathroom selfie is no different.
Why does bumble not allow mirror selfies?
“The rules that apply in real life interactions will apply to Bumble.” Bumble says the ban reflects what its user base wants. The profiles that are most swiped left contain mirror pics, the company said, and 86 percent of the profiles reported to Bumble contain mirror photos. If you miss the mirror selfies, try Tinder.
Are mirror selfies OK for Bumble?
In addition, you can no longer upload photos of just your child, though Bumble hasn’t gone so far as to ban images of children altogether. Banning pictures of kids on their own makes a lot of sense.
Are selfies bad for dating apps?
While the vast majority of men are terrible at taking selfies in the first place, the only thing worse than a bad selfie on a dating app is a good one. Having non-selfie photos signals that you are a normal person with friends — a quality most people look for in a romantic partner.
What does your photo is being moderated mean?
If your photo has been moderated, it will most likely be for one of the following reasons: Your photo contains erotic content. You’re wearing swimwear or underwear. Swimwear is OK in a pool or beach setting, but no bathroom mirror selfies or similar are allowed. You have uploaded a photo of someone who is not you.
How do you take a good mirror selfie?
How to take a mirror selfie with flash
- Position your camera so the flash will hit the side of the photo opposite of where you’re posing.
- Hold the phone away from your face.
- Position the flash near your face and use the light to your advantage for some creative results.
What happens when your photo is moderated on Bumble?
If your photo has been moderated, it will most likely be for one of the following reasons: Your photo contains erotic content. You’re wearing swimwear or underwear. Swimwear is OK in a pool or beach setting, but no bathroom mirror selfies or similar are allowed.