Gay Men Flocked to Goose for Friendship. Some Still Feel Excluded

Wired | Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000

In the Goose app's throng,
Profiles fake, some turned away—
Friendship’s cost feels wrong.

Despite positioning itself as an anti-hookup app, users tell WIRED that Goose has fake profiles, harsh acceptance standards, and problems with inclusivity.

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