Gay dating apps have historically been non-inclusive, hypersexualized, and engineered towards anonymity, alienating gay men from finding true relationships. Chappie aims to address this by offering a platform that allows men to seek casual flings, serious romantic connections, or friendships through a sliding mode feature, giving users the freedom to pursue the connections they desire. This approach is seen as a subtle yet impactful change that transforms the norms of online dating for the better, similar to what set Bumble apart, and is part of a larger effort by Whitney to expand the Bumble effect into unexpected realms, such as finding friends.