# Hinge Adds Educational Warnings for Chat Harassment

> Hinge introduces mandatory educational warnings for users who send inappropriate messages on dating apps.
- Title: Hinge Adds Educational Warnings for Chat Harassment · Mashable
- Summary: Hinge introduces mandatory educational warnings for users who send inappropriate messages on dating apps. Hinge now requires users who violate harassment…
- Keywords: hinge, educational warnings, chat harassment, dating apps, user guidelines, technology, culture, Adds, Educational, Warnings, Chat, Harassment
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/life/hinge-harassment-educational-warnings
- Author: Tabitha Britt
- Published: 2026-10-12T18:05:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hinge, educational warnings, chat harassment, dating apps, user guidelines, technology, culture
## Hinge's New Chat Safety Rule
Hinge now requires users who send inappropriate messages to complete an educational walkthrough before continuing to use the app.

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## Educational Walkthrough Details
The walkthrough covers basic messaging etiquette with examples of harmful language and reminders on expressing interest without being weird.
## Why This Matters
The change aims to help daters recognize how their words land, especially for women, LGBTQIA+ daters, and people of color who face online harassment.
## Key takeaway

Hinge now requires users who violate harassment guidelines to complete an educational walkthrough before continuing to use the app.