Apple Approves Gay Social App for Ages 12 and Up

Apple has approved a gay social networking app that claims to be safe for children as young as 12, and aims to lead adults, teens and tweens to places that are "clean, social and fun."

In the iTunes store, Distinc.tt is described as "an LGBT app that you can bring home to Mom!" But although it's supposedly safe for children as young as 12, it specifically states that it was created for "gay dating and chat" for LGBT or "curious adults" who are 18 and older.

The app reportedly works by using "real-time collective knowledge to connect trendsetting crowds and travelers to the places and people that best reflect their distinct interests."

CEO Michael Belkin told CNET that he launched Distinc.tt because he's "disgusted by the tasteless torsos and imagery on gay social sites and apps." And he wants "the good-taste part of the gay stereotype to gain traction with advertisers and cross the mainstream divide."  Zionica