Goose App Faces Criticism Over Fake Profiles and Exclusivity Among Gay Men

Goose, a social app marketed as a friendship platform for gay men rather than a hookup service, is facing backlash from its own users. Members have raised concerns about the presence of fake profiles undermining trust on the platform. Users also report that the app applies strict and opaque acceptance standards that leave many feeling rejected. Beyond entry barriers, some members say the community itself struggles with broader inclusivity issues. The complaints, surfaced by WIRED, suggest a gap between the app's stated mission and the experience of its users.