Display full name

12 Apr, '21
Michael Patterson Admin

This is a feature we are strongly considering adding to help improve safety. We at the Mutual team would love users feedback on if they like this or not.

25 May, '21
caruso

would it be visible during the swiping or only if matched?

08 Jun, '21
Jeramy

100% after matching

22 Jun, '21
Exsa

I get that it can help with safety but it can also do the opposite bc it wil make it easier for others to find you which is scary too.

23 Jun, '21
Holly

Maybe make it an option and not a default... sometimes I match with someone, talk and they creep me out..

23 Jun, '21
Seth

My first thought is that this is not a good idea. I feel this way because then it would be too easy to find people and contact them, even if it wasn't mutual. If people don't mind it being mutual or not, then they leave other forms of social media in their bio so you can do that. I think most people don't want to be contacted unless it ends up being mutual with whoever.

09 Jul, '21
Zach

I'd say naw for safety. I'm not too convinced on this. Knowing the last name should come at like a 1st or 2nd date thing.

13 Jul, '21
Chan

I don’t understand how it would improve safety!?!? Knowing that information makes it easier for people to find you and I don’t want that unless I choose to give that person that info. If you really think it could be safer, make it an option vs a requirement.

14 Jul, '21
Brayden Anderson

I think, as long as it’s after you match, then your safe. This way if you are afraid of people just finding you. They can’t unless they already know you.

26 Jul, '21
A

Absolutely not. I no longer have social media, but when I did my name is unique enough that people would frequently send me creepy messages. Or I’d unmatch with someone and they would send angry messages on social media. By someone’s full name in a google search you can often find address, phone number, etc. this is a horrible safety idea!

27 Jul, '21
Paige

I think having it be an option for users to personally decide is best. I would rather just share that information on a case by case basis, rather than to anyone who matches with me. It seems like it could encourage stalking, which is already easy enough to do in this day and age.

08 Sep, '21
Jill

I agree with the others that this would be a safety concern for me and if implemented, I'd probably not use the app anymore. Maybe instead, a "request last name of a match from Mutual," then Mutual has to get permission from the other user before confirming the last name. That way, the owner of the last name is in control of if/ when it is shared.

04 Nov, '21
D

This is creepy. I’ve had two different stalkers from Mutual and I’m not interested in disclosing my full name to matches.

Also wish we could downvote suggestions here.

24 Nov, '21
Morgan

No. I wouldn’t be comfortable with having strangers know my last name without hardly knowing them. If you want to find out their last name, ask them by actually messaging each other and going on a date. I’d much rather not have my full name out there unless it’s under my permission and I trust whomever I’m talking to.

23 Dec, '21
Francesca

NO PLEASE
You are not going to like or get along with every single person you match with, that's why there is that unmatch button. I feel like i need the freedom to tell you my last name on my own, when I'm comfortable& when i feel like we can move the conversation to other Social Media platforms. Some people are stalkers & creepy, they be sliding in the DMs.

25 Dec, '21
Anonymous

Not a fan of this idea. I prefer anonymity.

17 Feb, '22
R

Absolutely not. This would have the opposite effect. You could require it at sign up, so only mutual knows this information though.

21 Apr, '22
Angela

As someone who has had a stalker who met me through a dating app, I veto this idea full heartedly. That is opening up the floodgate to too much potential safety issues. Also, Mutual, does your team understand the ramifications for yourselves as developers of this app if you start having users report feeling unsafe because of threats and potential stalkers if you allowed this kind of feature? I think everyone should be as safe as they possibly can no matter what dating app, site, or wherever or however else they meet a potential date. But I also firmly believe that companies who are in the dating/relationship app and website development sector also play a vital role in ensuring the safety of their users. I think to mitigate as much safety risk as possible for all users, this feature should never happen.

07 May, '22
Sophie

No, FOR SCAMS REASONS, full name shouldn't never be disclosed publicaly with all the extra you say about you, disclosing full name can be unsafe!!!
Not even with the app system ... who knows if it gets hacked!
This is for safety reasons.
You have the scammers and you have the obsessed ones ... thanks, but NO thanks
People asked my number in this site and other sites. Now, I have daily phone call from all kind of scams, 3 times per day!!!!
Are you kidding me?!?!?!
Safety is always basics

10 Jun, '22
Anne

No way for full name! I've met many would-be scammers here and I don't want my unique name, location, and photos for scary people or scammers to find me. The first name is bad enough and I don't use it. Makes it unsafe and no way, please!

23 Jun, '22
Camron

You should let us change our age in the app when we have to. Which I have to

07 Jul, '22
Alan

The point is that the creeper would also need to display their full name, so even if they can find you, you can find them back too! That makes them think twice before doing anything creepy.

07 Jul, '22
Justin

How do you down vote an option?

Knowing someone's full name is a security risk. That's information that should be shared after like 2 or 3 GOOD dates.

07 Jul, '22
Rachelle

Please don't make this a default. Would make it easier for people to find you outside of the app & that isn't always what you want if the person ends up making you uncomfortable.

07 Jul, '22
Jon Woodward

No. Its already easy enough to take someone's location and name and run a social media search with those filters and find their profiles. Giving a full name doesn't protect either party at this stage of meeting them.

08 Jul, '22
Amy

No way. This is unsafe! It’s too easy to try to match just so you can Google and track down their location and personal details. If after chatting a person feels comfortable, then they can choose to give the other person their full name.

09 Jul, '22
SA

I agree with Exsa. It is rumored that Paul Bundy joined The Church. People with exceptionally rare names are most at risk because a Google search reveals addresses and phone numbers.

10 Jul, '22
Mel

I'm not a fan of this feature for safety reasons. If I want to share more information after we match, and I feel it's safe to do so- I can share it.

23 Jul, '22
Anonymous

Noooooooo! Please no. As a single female, I don't share my last name until I choose to do so. With the internet, it's WAY too easy to find someone with a first and last name. If displaying my last name to strangers becomes a feature, I will uninstall Mutual. Way too dangerous for single females. Please don't even consider this. It is not safe.

03 Aug, '22
anonymous

I have had stalkers from Mutual and think this idea is horrible.

20 Aug, '22
Juliann Wheeler

This would lower the safety level a lot and I would probably stop using the app to be honest. I would rather share full names via text or messaging the person.

01 Sep, '22
K

Definitely not. If you'd like to share your social media on your profile, that is your decision. Although we'd like to believe that everyone on here is a well-intentioned member, we have to play to the lowest common denominator - assume there are creeps out there that will stalk you and be safe online, kids.

01 Sep, '22
Chris

TL:DR; Don't do this! It is a massive threat to users security.

I agree that it adds some level of safety knowing the persons last name but it is far to easy to make fake accounts on Mutual. A threat actor (bad person) will simply lie about their last name and app users who use their real name will be extremely vulnerable to social engineering attacks. I do security for a living and if I have a persons first and last name I can find out so much about them. This is not a good idea for users physical security. THIS WOULD ENCOURAGE STALKING.

The only way that this could be safe is if you require photo ID's to verify the persons full name. This opens a whole different can of worms because the laws regarding ID verification/ storage of such information. ID's are also easy to spoof in the context that Mutual would be using them.

Please consult a cyber security expert before even considering this "feature".

11 Oct, '22
Anonymous

Nope! This is a safety issue. Especially for women. I give my last name ONLY when I feel comfortable enough to do so. With the internet, you can Google anyone, and you can usually find their address... Especially if it's a unique name. Men who disagree with this?? Big red flag.

11 Oct, '22
M

I would not use Mutual if all of my information is exposed. Although it is fun to look at Facebook and find people, I prefer my privacy. There are people from all over the world who could easily find you if they wanted to. There is no guarantee that people that match with others are honest.

14 Oct, '22
paige

"feedback needed" uh given that theres like 25+ comments all saying Do Not Do This, i think its safe to say thats enough feedback.

14 Oct, '22
Seth

I'd prefer this wasn't able to be seen before matching. Or else a lot of people could be found and tracked down by other people they don't want. If people really want to be seen on other forms of social media and such, they already just put it in their bio. It's unnecessary and I don't see any good benefit for it other than to stalk someone

18 Oct, '22
Smart Enough

DISPLAY FULL NAME IS NOT SAFE
SPECIALLY FOR WOMEN
SILLY APP!
You guys should know better.
Other than creeps, there are lots os scammers taking everything posted ...
Really?? So, yeah, include your last name.
I MEAN, YOU GUYS SHOULD KNOW BETTER
WHAT A QUESTION !!!!!

09 Feb, '23
Athanasia

I’m 50/50. One guy was a “jack” Mormon & cussed me out when I said I wanted someone with similar beliefs. He told me previously he found his ex while drunk & threatened to kill her dog. I have also had my breast grabbed by one date & I had to pry his hand off. Another got shirtless, tried to make out with me, and grabbed my butt. Im active LDS & specifically stated no NCMO.

I often end up finding guys on FB with just the info given anyways, 1.To verify people are who they say they are 2. For better pics & more besides 3-7 tags & 1 sentence. (sorry guys but the majority of you’re profiles suck. They’re bare bones, no bio, few pics or if included: You’re far away, wear hats/sunglasses/helmets, unflattering angle, group pics, not smiling/ looking in a different direction, blurry/grainy, pics aren’t of you, from behind, “funny” expression, and literally not a GOOD face forward smiling picture of you in the bunch. Take 10 minutes to dress nice & comb your hair & take a pic.)

06 May, '23
Lisa

I don't think that this promotes safety.

07 May, '23
Madi

Absolutely no, I’ve marched with people to only find out that they’re totally creepy. If you want people to have access to your last name all you have to do is put your instagram in your bio. People can find you through that if you want them to. It shouldn’t be forced for those that aren’t comfortable having everyone able to find them.

17 May, '23
John

This is a bad idea and contrary to the claim this is a single gender issue there are people on both sides who should not have this information; certain people just can’t handle being rejected. Full names should be shared after people communicate off the app and only as warranted.

11 Oct, '23
Laylah

Only if it’s an option, I would not use the app anymore if it was mandatory, it’s too creepy.

24 Oct, '23
James

ABSOLUTELY NOT

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