When "Tea" Turns Toxic on Campus
Marketed as a dating advice and safety app, Tea claims to help users identify red flags in potential partners. However, it has become a platform for rumors, shaming, and cyberbullying.
In college, gossip spreads quickly. A rumor can spread from the dining hall to group chats in a matter of hours. Since its launch in 2023, the app Tea has amplified this whisper into a megaphone, turning private conversations into public forums that judge, label, and expose.
The App's Original Concept
The app's original concept was simple: users could "review" people they dated, flag their behavior as red or green, and share experiences to warn others. In theory, it aimed to promote honesty and safety in dating, guiding students through the uncertainty of college relationships.
The app has become a forum for rumors, shaming and cyberbullying.
Author's summary: Tea app promotes cyberbullying on campus.