Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2010
Complaints over anonymous and objectifying content
FitFinder faced criticism because users could anonymously publish public descriptions of people without their consent. Commentators and universities considered some submissions offensive, inappropriate, or objectifying.
2010
JANET access block and reversal
Complaints prompted JANET, the UK academic network provider, to block access to FitFinder. The block itself generated further complaints and was later reversed.
2010
UCL disciplinary action and closure
Martell was fined by UCL after refusing to take the site down, with the university citing reputational concerns. FitFinder was subsequently closed amid increasing pressure from universities.