BAD CHEMISTRY

Our investigation into allegations of a toxic culture at the parent company of femaleforward dating app Bumble sparked condemnation—and an impassioned defense.

@OM: “This story about @badoo and @bumble is pretty jawdropping. @Forbes reporting is pretty damning.”

@HUNGRYHABBU: “Ironic, as Bumble was started as revenge against the same behavior.”

@WALTMOSSBERG: “Jessica Powell (aka @themoko) is an honest, gutsy woman. I believe her. You should too. And you should read this @Forbes story.”

@ALBERTODEBO: “Sadly, this resonates with my experience too. I spent only 30 days at Badoo in 2014 and realized I wanted to quit the job on the first day.”

@THEMOKO: “I’m very lucky to be in a position where I can speak up. Even with that privilege, it was hard to do this. My heart beats fast as I write, anticipating the trolls, or more snide comments from Badoo. But those of us who can speak up must do so.”

@SARAHDMICK: “For this level of a piece, you’d think I would have been talked to, as a shareholder. This comes across as a stretch + an uncomfortable spot for the writer since [the] accusations assume truths about [Bumble’s] tolerance thereof. Strongly opposed & in disagreement w/this piece.”