Clown User Booted From Tinder For Violating Terms and Conditions Of App

One clown was just looking to match with her perfect “clown man” on Tinder until she was booted on the app for violating Tinder’s terms and conditions. Apparently, the app believed she was advertising her work when really she was searching for the one.

Jess Harkin, 25, also known as Kazoo the Clown, was banned from Tinder after three months of using the dating app. Kazoo found meaningful connections and used the dating app to connect with singles and have a laugh.

Tinder cited “activity that violates our Terms of Use,” suggesting she was using the app to advertise herself.
The Ireland native responded to the ban, “How am I going to find a clown man now? I’ve seen girls with more makeup than this.”

In a quest to find love, she enjoyed making others laugh. Her bio reads, “I heard you were ‘just looking for fun?’ Well, pal, the party has arrived! Where can I set down this birthday cake and chocolate milk?”

Kazoo’s fans came quickly to her defense after finding out she was banned from the dating app. They call it “anticlown discrimination.”

Harkin used the app during the pandemic to meet people and find work since she works in the real clown business. The pandemic paused her usual mingling at the circus, so she turned to Tinder.

She was three years old when she decided to go into the clown business. She also is a magician. She says, “I was a very, very shy kid. Because I was so unconfident, I had this character I could hide behind.” She was so dedicated to this character she sacrificed school and sleep. She averaged around four hours of sleep once clown training started. Eventually, she committed to the circus full time. “It wasn’t sustainable, and I had to choose between college and the circus, and I just couldn’t give up the circus.”

After Tinder banned her account, she appealed the decision. Recently, Tinder reinstated her account on Feb. 18. In a statement, Tinder says, “Our community guidelines state that we may remove accounts used for promotional purposes. However, we want our platform to be a place where our members can share what they’re passionate about with matches.”

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