Fed Up with Digital Deception
​I am tired of wasting hours of my life swiping through profiles, only to realize I’ve been talking to a "catfish." If you use dating or social apps, you know this frustration intimately. We are constantly forced to second-guess if the person on our screen is real or if they are using photos from a decade ago.

​This isn't just annoying—it’s a massive drain on our time and mental energy. We deserve a digital world where we can trust what we see.

Why are you uploading a photo to social media later than when you took it? Don't save your dopamine hits for later.

​Proposed Solution: No More Gallery Uploads
​I am calling on Apple and Google to take responsibility for the apps they distribute. We want them to mandate a simple rule for every identity-based app: Profile photos must be taken using the in-app camera.

​By removing the option to upload photos from a camera roll, we can:

​Ensure Recency: You will know that the person you're looking at looks like that right now.
​Stop Scammers: It becomes nearly impossible for fake accounts to use stolen or highly edited images.
​Save Your Time: Imagine the hours you’ll get back when you no longer have to vet every profile for authenticity. You can focus on real connections instead of detective work.
​Proof That It Works: The Grindr Example
​We know this is possible because we’ve already seen it in action. The "Taken on Grindr" feature shows exactly how it’s done. When a user takes a photo within the app, it receives a verification badge and a timestamp (like "Just Now").

​Apple and Google should require app developers to standardize profile verification across all social media platforms, given the prevalence of scams.

​We shouldn't have to settle for a digital environment built on deception. I am asking you to join me in demanding better. Let’s urge these tech giants to prioritize our safety and our time over the convenience of scammers.

​Sign this petition. Let’s make real-time authenticity the new standard for the apps we use every day.