SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Stunr, the freely available iOS and Android app and website that allows gay men to connect locally or worldwide, announced today that the application is now offering free lifetime premium memberships for Alabama users who join by March 15. This announcement comes in direct response to the news that probate judges in 44 of Alabama’s 67 counties are refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
The Stunr app, inspired by Tinder’s swipe ‘yes’ or ‘no’ interface, began a nationwide rollout offering one year free membership to new users in states where the ban on gay marriage had been lifted, starting last month with Florida. This special promotion for a lifetime of free premium membership is exclusive to Alabama residents in spite of the state’s refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses in a majority of its counties. As the remaining 13 states lift their ban on same-sex marriage, Stunr will offer one year of free dating in those states, as well, although the app is currently available everywhere, nationwide.
“As a business in strong support of the gay rights movement in Alabama, we wanted to offer our audience a special opportunity to easily meet people without putting any more obstacles in their way,” said Silvio Silva, COO at Stunr.com. “The success we saw with Florida has inspired us to continue our efforts as the remaining states lift the ban on gay marriage.”
Unlike other dating apps, Stunr members can search profiles by shared interests, physical attributes, and/or distance. Stunr offers chat and a “Wink” feature for fast flirting. The “Want to Meet” function works like Tinder: users swipe right or left to express interest in profiles. If there is a mutual interest, Stunr notifies and connects the members together through chat. A premium Stunr membership starts at $12/month and unlocks unlimited messaging, unlimited photos, and access to full size member photos.
Stunr.com features a sleek responsive design that can be accessed by all mobile browsers and is available both on iOS and Android. Alabama residents can use the following link to sign up, swipe, and meet for free, for life using this link: http://www.stunr.com/public/map?state=AL.
