"If a mom wants to look up a coach for her kids, she can see all the amazing things on that person's profile, but maybe there's some areas of improvement for that person," Cordray told the newspaper. The "truth license" is being planned for an April release, Cordray said. Obviously, this future feature will generate plenty of controversy on its own, but for now, the Peeple that is out now is much tamer than what was originally planned. That being said, a planned future paid subscription option - the "truth license," co-creator Julia Cordray told the Calgary Herald - will allow users to access every review, even those that are hidden. In addition, users must post under their real names, to help encourage civility and accountability. A user can also hide his or her negative reviews. Reviews will only be published with the consent of the person being reviewed. Perhaps in response to that round of criticism last fall, the Peeple app going public today will not allow users to rate others without their permission. It became a hot topic on social media, where the prolific tweeter Chrissy Teigen wrote, "In an age where both truth and gossip on the Internet can literally ruin lives, this #peeple app is horrible AND scary." However, the idea of people posting "reviews" of their neighbors, coworkers, dates and others prompted outrage from critics who saw its potential for abuse as an outlet for bullying or cyber revenge. "The Peeple app allows you to better choose who you hire, do business with, date, become your neighbours, roommates, landlords/tenants, and watch, teach, and care for your children." The idea is to provide "a reference check for the people around us," the creators say on their website. The app - which is not affiliated with the popular review site Yelp - was created by two friends in Calgary, Canada, and allows users to rate other users in three categories: personal, professional, and romantic. Peeple is available to download for free for iPhones or iPads.
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