Dating is not impossible, and at Chappy we are proud to provide a space that makes it possible on your own terms. We are carving out our own path, one that does not need to be conditional on the idea that sex and relationships need to be mutually exclusive, but rather that by championing connection and bringing people together in a way in which they personally find most meaningful. So many gay apps are driven toward a singular approach to sex in dating. We’re a dating app at our core, but represent so much more. We genuinely stand alone in the digital dating space by providing an inclusive, kind and respectful network for gay men to form meaningful connections. I know that Chappy is the place to make these connections, and I’m so excited to break new ground by being part of an app that genuinely stands for more. The community deserves a space to make these quality connections away from prejudice and judgment-in a space where they are accepted for who they are. I accepted the role of head of brand at Chappy because it meant having an opportunity to provide the gay community with something I have found so valuable in my own life. Real connections, whether that’s for a night or for the rest of your life, can have tremendous impact and positive influence on a person's life. What does is mean to be the head of brand at Chappy? Here, Dumas-who previously was the director of experiences at Vanity Fair and W-discuses how the app stands alone, the goals it is trying to achieve and how online dating can go far beyond a one-time hook-up.
Online dating is a dog-eat-dog space, but with a philosophy based of forming meaningful connections, Chappy is certainly a welcome, and much-needed reprieve from the norm. That said, the app is still better than most.