Actress Trace Lysette is having a bit of a moment. The star has just finished filming the musical finale to Transparent, while also forming part of the incredible ensemble cast for new box office smash .
However, she's still having trouble finding someone special to share her newfound stardom with - no thanks to popular dating app Tinder.
Earlier this week, Lysette took to social media to share that she had “attempted to get back on the dating horse and signed on @tinder last night.”
“Uploaded a few flirty pics,” she added. “Bought the gold version so I don’t have to swipe a million times to see who likes me.
"And when I woke up this AM I was banned.”
Tagging the official Tinder account in her tweets, the actress wrote: "Can’t help but wonder if it’s because I’m trans."
She continued: "I have heard many of my girlfriends explain how they have been banned too. Tinder what’s up?”
Other trans women soon began sharing their Tinder horror stories, with several saying they had also been banned due to user reporting.
While Lysette's profile was soon reinstate by Tinder, she promised followers that she would engage in an ongoing dialogue with the company to ensure others had an easier user experience.
"Thank you for reinstating my profile," she tweeted.
"For those wondering I’m going to continue speaking with them about the larger issue for trans folks regarding this dilemma. I know everyone doesn’t have the luxury of just tweeting them and getting results."
A representative for Tinder that the app “fundamentally [supports] inclusivity and acceptance of all people,” pointing to the “50 gender identities and nine sexual orientations” available for users to choose.
“We recognise the transgender community faces challenges on Tinder, including being unfairly reported by potential matches and work closely with organizations like GLAAD to constantly improve our practices,” the company stated.
