There’s a new app all the girls in the school are talking about. It’s called the Tea App. It is quickly taking over the schools, social media, and has quickly become teenage gossip. The special thing about this app is that there is a verification process to prove your gender as it is a “girls only” app. The app lets users share “tea” that they might have about boys. You can give a guy “red flags” based on the type of person he is. You even leave anonymous comments sharing the experiences you have had in the dating world. The intent of this app is to make a safer environment for women who are looking to date in their area. Although the purpose of this app has changed and become more of an entertainment app. This gossip is believed to be harmless, fun, and beneficial but others may believe that it could be crossing a line.
At first, this app is extremely exciting. Every girl wants to know what is being anonymously said about their boyfriends or guys they might like. The app gives girls a sense of being “in the know” of what’s happening around them. It is easy to scroll through and share with friends what is trending about people they might know.
The problem with this app is most of the comments people are leaving are not verified information. People can leave any sorts of comments, and their identity will be protected by the app. This leads to extreme rumors. What starts as a joke or small entertainment for girls can turn into cyberbullying or embarrassment for the people who are posted on this app. There’s also a privacy issue on this app. Even though this app is anonymous, there are enough hints in the comment section to be able to guess who is leaving comments. The secrets behind this app can also make or break relationships. The app is marketed to be “fun gossip” but no one pays attention to how it affects people in real life.
Overall, new apps are always fun and exciting. Who doesn’t love a good trend? It is important to understand what trends are really doing for a community and to pay attention to who it will affect.
