Here’s a feature of Tinder I thought more people — at least some people — were aware of: you can use it to see which jerks from your high school, who ignored you for years, would actually like to date you now. Turns out people don’t know this, and that’s not okay.

Here’s how it works. You just go back to your hometown on a routine trip to visit your parents, siblings, and whichever parking lots are emotionally significant to you. While you’re there, leave the Discover setting on your Tinder app turned on. Do not turn it off! This step is pretty easy because you don’t even have to remember to do anything; the setting is on by default.

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