How to Tell Why You Were Banned From Tinder
Tinder is one of the most popular dating apps, and millions of people all over the world use it daily. It’s a great place to meet new people, especially if you’re new in town. The app sustains that its priority is to maintain the safety of its users. That’s why they came with some new rules in the previous years.
It’s important to carefully read rules and guidelines before you start using this app. In this article, we’ll explain the most common reasons why people get banned.
You Got Banned – Find Out Why
Bans on Tinder are permanent, and once banned, you won’t be able to access your account. Therefore, the only way to find out the reason is to contact Tinder support. Send them an e-mail and ask for an explanation.
However, there’s no official way to appeal or a mechanism to revoke a ban. Now, let’s take a look at some of the most common things that can earn you a permanent ban.
Community Guidelines
Tinder has a list of things that are considered unacceptable, and its safety standards are pretty high. The platform encourages its users to report any inappropriate behavior. You should bear in mind that those rules apply both to online and offline communication.
Bad Behavior on a Date
If you go on a date with someone you met through the app and do something that they consider inappropriate, that person can report you to Tinder. Here’s a list of things that are not allowed, and that may earn you a ban.
Nude Photos
Tinder is not a business network, and you don’t need to post a photo in your suit. You can dress casually, but you do have to follow some rules. It’s not allowed to post pictures that contain nudity or explicit content. Someone may report you, and your account could be banned forever.
Violence
We want to remind you that violence is strictly prohibited, both in online and offline communication. It’s also forbidden to publish violent content or disturbing images on your profile. When it comes to offline meetings, this applies to any behavior that may harm or assault the other person.
Insults
Many users state that verbal harassment is more common than physical abuse. However, that doesn’t make it more tolerable. It’s prohibited to insult, threaten, or bully other users. That applies to other creepy behaviors as well. For example, stalking and pretending that you’re someone else is also prohibited.
Sharing Private Information
Sharing sensitive information may get you into trouble. You’re not allowed to publicly share things like your social security number, your passport number, or your address. Of course, it’s even worse if you publish someone else’s private information to threaten their safety.
Advertisement
Tinder isn’t the right place to promote and advertise your business. There’re other platforms where you can do that. If you use your profile for advertising your services, events, or maybe a political campaign, the other users may report you as spam. That usually leads to Tinder deleting your profile.
Prostitution and Human Trafficking
Tinder is a platform that genuinely connects persons who are searching for love or a date. It’s not allowed to offer sexual services in exchange for money. Even worse if you’re promoting human trafficking or abuse of any kind. Your account will immediately be banned.
Fraudulent Behavior
In the past, some people used Tinder to gather private information from other users that they later used for fraudulent activity. That’s strictly prohibited as Tinder wants its users to be safe from scammers.
If the platform notes that you’re sharing your financial account with other users, it may suspect that you’re a scammer and that you’re using Tinder to fraud people. Your account will probably be banned.
Hate Speech
Tinder is a platform where everyone is safe and equal. There’s no space for hatred, racism, or sexism. If you offend or speak against someone based on their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or similar factors, your profile will be banned. Tinder has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to hate speech and discrimination.
Parody Accounts
You’ve probably heard stories about people whose profiles got banned because they were posting pictures of celebrities. Tinder doesn’t allow impersonation, and you can’t pretend that you’re someone else and use their photos.
You might think that this is different. Your intention certainly wasn’t to lead someone to believe that you’re Brad Pitt. You posted his photo just for fun. However, this’s not allowed, and the ban hammer might smite your account.
Posting Photos of Children
Although it’s not a good idea to post photos of minors, there’s a way to do it if you want. If you’re a proud mum or dad, you can post a picture of you with your kids. However, it’s not allowed to post photos of children alone, and other users are encouraged to report that kind of photos.
So if you want to post a photo of your kids, make sure that you’re in the picture as well.
Mutual Account
It’s prohibited to create an account that’ll have more owners. If you’ve created an account together with your best friend because you’re on vacation and want to meet new friends (without sexual connotation), unfortunately, that’s not allowed. One account can have only one user. Also, you’re not allowed to have multiple accounts.
Inactive Account
Last but not least, Tinder may ban your account due to inactivity. The app needs to stay updated, and that’s why they occasionally delete inactive users. It happens if you haven’t entered your account for a long time, around two years. When you try to log in after an extended period, you may be unpleasantly surprised.
Tinder Is Great When You Respect Rules
Tinder is an app with a great concept, and it can be useful. It has strict safety rules because it wants to keep the environment a safe place where you can have fun and meet new people. If you want to use Tinder, obeying those rules is mandatory.
Do you agree with the rules? Is there anything that you don’t like about them? We’d love to hear your experience in the comments section below.
19 thoughts on “How to Tell Why You Were Banned From Tinder”
I am spamming them via email in a normal way to get an answer why.
Also via twitter. Because NO this is not how you treat people.
I’m completely confused I’ve never sent inappropriate messages or anything.
Tinder wont tell me what I’m supposed to have done.
I’m separated di maybe my ex and her friends mass reported me or something
But got banned without explanation.