Computer-Mediated Consent to Sex

This paper reports an interview study about how consent to sexual activity is computer-mediated. The study's context of online dating chosen due the prevalence violence, or nonconsensual activity, that associated with app-use. Participants (n=19) represent a range gender identities and orientations, predominantly used app Tinder. Findings reveal two computer-mediated processes: signaling affirmative consent. With signaling, users employed Tinder's interface infer imply agreement sex without any explicit confirmation before making advances in-person. consent, establish patterns overt discourse around across offline modalities. elucidates shortcomings both processes leave susceptible violence envisions apps as potential prevention solutions if deliberately designed mediate exchange.