Two Women Created A Rating App Described As "Yelp For Humans"

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Does anyone remember that app Lulu? It allowed users to rate guys they knew anonymously, whether they were friends, hook ups, or ex-boyfriends, for better or worse (usually the latter). I remember thinking this was the greatest invention ever, then quickly realized if there was a similar app to rate women, I’d be mortified. I do not need some random guy to say nasty things about me for anyone to see.
Apparently, neither women or men are exempt from a new app called Peeple. Yesterday, the Washington Post ran a story about the app that it described as “basically Yelp, but for humans.” Peeple will allow you to review and “give one- to five-star ratings to everyone you know: your exes, your co-workers, the old guy who lives next door.”
Pretty much, it’s a digital Burn Book anyone can contribute to. And Regina George doesn’t even have to throw copies around the school.

The article went on to describe how users will have to affirm that they know people in one of three categories: “personal, professional or romantic.” In order to add someone to the database who hasn’t previously been reviewed, you simply need the person’s cell phone number.
Apparently you can “dispute” negative reviews while positive reviews post immediately.
Here’s the real issue: you can’t opt out. “Once someone puts your name in the Peeple system, it’s there unless you violate the site’s terms of service. And you can’t delete bad or biased reviews — that would defeat the whole purpose.”
Obviously, people are NOT happy about the app, which is scheduled to launch in November.
https://twitter.com/random_tourist/status/649600668953673729


The app was invented by Julia Cordray, a Canadian who owns two marketing companies, along with her co-founder, Nicole McCullough, from California. If this app ever happens, I have a feeling the most negative comments will be towards them…
Would you use the Peeple app?

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