Goblins

Goblins U: What’s Coming Up This Year

Goblins U is a series of classes designed to help you navigate online dating, build friendships, and feel more confident in social spaces—whether that’s in real life, a Discord server, or an in-game hang.

I’m Lise (the founder of Goblins) and I’ve taken everything I’ve learned from years in communications, studying social dynamics, and navigating the weird, wonderful world of dating apps to create these fun, no-fluff courses.

Below is the program for the next year. Each ...

2025-03-10 03:53:37 +0000 UTC View Post

Goblins Against Enshittification

Having experienced firsthand how dating apps commercialize loneliness—and refusing to be at their mercy any longer—I built Goblins with a clear mission: to create a platform that fosters belonging without exploitation. This vision has shaped every decision, from resisting the pitfalls of enshittification to committing to full transparency while building for and with our community. Because now more than ever, there’s a need for a social platform (dating or otherwise) that’s built to do...

2025-01-31 22:45:27 +0000 UTC View Post