1) Choose Your preferred Digital Location:
a) A Former Generation
i) Each of these websites represents a location of cruising before location based iPhone apps. Each of these websites offers advantages over the other, ones not clear to the constructor of this guide, as he has not used them. Sites such as Manhunt have auxiliary features, such as webcam rooms, in case you just want to get off or show off.
(1) Manhunt
(2) Dudesnude
(3) Adam4Adam
b) Location Based Apps
i) Both Grindr and Scruff, the forerunners of this current technology represent a specific subset of cruising superficially, while both being incredibly similar under the surface.
(1) Grindr
(a) Ubiquitously recognized by its mask iconography and yellow color scheme, this app allows for quick hook ups, as well as friendships, and chat. The app is buggy, and often loses messages, it is not recommended for long term engagements and communications via the app with people you meet.
(2) Scruff
(a) Often explained to straight people as a Grindr for“alternagays,” this app has many more features thanGrindr, such as the use of a private photo album one can unlock for other users. Scruff is recommended for keeping in touch for its ease of use and lack of buggy features.
(b) It’s ability to search for people based on location allows for planning ahead before you go on vacation.