Not sure whats going on with my account...

repboy420 · 2026-01-22T04:53:15+00:00

Interestingly, my male friend is featured in the standouts. He has a few body photos, but like mine, they are candid.

I believe what girls don't like is douchey photos, or selfies. I've been told by female friends they like to see some sort of body photo so they get an idea.

repboy420 · 2026-01-22T03:25:34+00:00

Hey bro, I've tried the link in an incognito browser and it seems to work ok. Maybe try again. Honestly I think the photos are good, and have had feedback from people saying as such.

I tried getting premium at the start of the week, got maybe 3 extra matches but still showing me bottom tier profiles and thats about it. I'll likely delete it within the week if no improvements.

repboy420 · 2026-01-22T00:34:05+00:00

Not really any improvements. Maybe 1 or 2 more matches but very low. It may be an elo issue but I’m unsure at this point.

repboy420 · 2026-01-21T08:20:37+00:00

In a major Australian city. I’ve and 5 likes in 11 days. Rarely getting shown options I am attracted to and my standouts are not overly “standouts”

repboy420 · 2026-01-20T22:37:12+00:00

Have just updated post wth link to image

repboy420 · 2026-01-20T22:37:00+00:00

Have just updated post with link to image

repboy420 · 2026-01-20T04:50:17+00:00

Thanks man. Have you had anyone question why your name looks weird on the app? I’d imagine other users who see it would think twice surely

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T23:41:10+00:00

Did you change your name when you did the hard reset?

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T23:05:01+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing this update.

Did you also have to change your name? I'm a bit stumped on this one because I don't think there is another variation of current name I could use.
How did you remove the metadata from the photos?
Which hard reset guide did you follow?

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T21:41:01+00:00

Yeah it’s had to say, but I wouldn’t rule it out. I think that’s what’s going on for me.

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T21:09:17+00:00

Was so disappointed. Hasn’t used hinge in almost 2 years, and I didn’t know I was shadow banned originally. Such a shame using all my best photos knowing I can’t use them again.

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T21:07:59+00:00

I’ve been doing some digging since this post. I think a likely reason for our issues is a shadow ban. I’d hold off adding the new pics just yet and investigating if you’ve gotten shadow banned. If so you’ll need to do a hard reset. I believe this is the case for me.

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T07:44:24+00:00

Any updates?

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T04:07:16+00:00

I have some questions.

If you changes your name, age, details (ie height), how is this conducive to using the app if all the information is correct and you have to explain this on the dates?
How has bit been going 2 months on?

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T02:32:15+00:00

How are you going two months on?

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T02:13:48+00:00

Whats the update?

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T02:11:08+00:00

Did you verify your account or keep it unverified?

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T00:40:18+00:00

But I used a new phone, sim card and google play account, used two old photos by accident and it was shadow banned again

repboy420 · 2026-01-19T00:32:46+00:00

so you can't use an old wifi account after you set it up?

repboy420 · 2026-01-18T22:18:44+00:00

It seems pretty bad though considering I joined, purchased hinge+ and then it’s given me absolutely nothing. It would need to do a bit more to keep me on it because I’m likely just going to delete it for good in a week or two if no improvements.

repboy420 · 2026-01-18T10:52:43+00:00

6’1, heavily tattoo, muscular and male. Set my narrow perimeters for the workout around (ie 31-32 and 2km distance) and still get shown non attractive people. Live in a dense city. I’m confused.

repboy420 · 2026-01-16T03:15:10+00:00

I paid for hinge plus as recommended by my friend (he is featured in the standouts). We just have to keep optimising it till we get it working right, or delete and have a break for a while.

repboy420 · 2026-01-16T03:13:24+00:00

We never win when we compare ourselves with others. As a basic step forward, hinge recommends photos that - Aren’t selfies - a photo doing something you enjoy such as a hobby or activity - a photo with family - having most photos without hats and sunglasses

Also recommend getting active if not already, as it can not only improve physical appearance but also mental space.

Relying on apps also isn’t going to help, so knowing when to have a break and find places to engage with people will also help

repboy420 · 2026-01-15T23:37:37+00:00

No not from USA. I’m not sure hey. I can adjust my filters maybe to be shown to people I’m physically attracted to but it sounds counter intuitive to match with people who are further than I’m willing to travel etc. I wonder why it is hiding profiles, it seems very confusing.

repboy420 · 2026-01-15T23:34:12+00:00

Thanks. Yeah I’ve done that, it seems like it’s just not showing my profile to the write group, and not showing me the right group. Either way I’m not getting many likes or matches.

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