Compatible Partners? Thanks, eHarmony.

Compat THIS, you homophobic dating service.

Come on now, who could say no to that?!
Come on now, who could say no to that?! (by Chemistry.com)

Recently, eHarmony agreed (after some minor legal rumblings) to add a matching service for homos and lezbos; they're calling the site Compatible Partners. Sounds like Domestic Partners, no? Separate but equal, I see how it is. And no, I am not providing a link to eHarmony's website... Sheesh. Took 'em long enough.

It should be noted, however, that non-discrimination policies (at least in California, where the suit was filed against eHarmony) apply to governmental agencies and not to private enterprises. This was a case of a private business bowing to legal pressure before an official court decision had been made. It is unlikely that eHarmony would have been indicted on discrimination charges, but they reached a settlement out of court with the DA and The Man bringing suit against them.

Enterprising Chemistry.com took the opportunity to snatch those adorable queer singles.

Awwwwwwww.

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