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What it means when your OkCupid match has the ACLU #RightToLove badge
Your date’s support of the ACLU reveals a lot more about them than you may think
You’ve heard about various dating red flags: A bad tipper is a bad sign; a person’s who’s kind to their mom is a catch. And you can assume that, if your date supports the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), they’re someone who believes in civil rights for everyone.
On OkCupid, it’s easy to see if your date supports the ACLU; last month we announced the ACLU #RightToLove badge, which every OkCupid user who publicly responds “yes” to the question “Do you support the ACLU?” gets on their profile. And having the badge is a good thing; people on OkCupid who support the ACLU get 15% more likes, and have 10% more conversations, than those who don’t. (So if you want the badge for your own profile, you can answer the question here.) Plus, your date’s support of the ACLU sheds light on everything from how they feel about climate change to how important humor is in a relationship. Even more telling? What it means if your date doesn’t support the ACLU.
When your date supports the ACLU
The ACLU is a bipartisan organization, but supporters generally lean more liberal politically. OkCupid data shows that singles who support the ACLU are:
2x more likely to say “hell no” to Trump.
30% more likely to believe in climate change.
2x more likely to say that a wall between the U.S. and Mexico should not be built.
Data also reveals some interesting correlations between ACLU supporters and how they feel about various non-political issues, as well as how they identify as a person and their thoughts on relationships. If your date supports the ACLU, they are:
70% more likely to say that traditional dating gender roles are outdated.
15% more likely to say that humor is very important in a relationship.
4x more likely to consider themselves a feminist.
25% more likely to have gone to graduate school.
2x more likely to say they could not date someone who didn’t support the #MeToo movement.
When your date does not support the ACLU
If your date does not support the ACLU, here are some additional things you should know:
They are 7x more likely to think guns should always be allowed in schools.
They are 2x more likely to say they don’t enjoy traveling.
They are 25% more likely to say they get short-tempered when stressed.
They are 5x more likely to respond “What wage gap?” to “Should we be fighting to close the gender wage gap?”
They are 4x more likely to have no LGBTQ friends.
They are 30% more likely to be a compulsive neat-freak.
Hey, the more you know ? On OkCupid, you do know more about potential matches because you see a profile — with hobbies, interests, and beliefs — that goes beyond just a photo. So whether you’re looking to connect over support of the ACLU or support of summer Fridays, you can find them on OkCupid today.
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What it means when your OkCupid match has the ACLU #RightToLove badge was originally published in The OkCupid Blog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
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