PONGE

A meetup now comes with dates — impromptu meets and regular ones — and its own group room in Chats.

PONGE is a social app where LGBTQ+ people can share what’s happening right now with people nearby and start new conversations.

Post a short Shouting about a thought that crossed your mind on the way home, somewhere you want to go today, or a feeling you want to share. Stories from people nearby flow like a feed, bringing you naturally into the day of someone you might otherwise have passed by.

When something resonates, respond with a like or comment. A small moment of understanding can become an easy chat and a conversation where you discover each other’s tastes and vibe. When you want to talk more, continue together in 1:1 messages. Translation helps keep the conversation flowing even when you speak different languages. On PONGE, you can show up as yourself with a nickname, tags, and a bio. When you want to share a little more with someone you’ve grown closer to, choose who can see your private photo. You decide who sees it and when to close it again, so every connection can move at your pace.

As you discover people nearby, only an approximate distance is shown; your exact location stays private. You can block or report any connection you don’t want, keeping the choice to begin or end a connection in your hands.

What stories are moving through your neighborhood today? Share how you feel in a few words and start a new story with someone you might otherwise have passed by. One short Shouting can become a new friend, an easy chat, or a connection you’ll remember.