Table 7.

Categories of psychological benefits described by participants and representative responses (n=283).

Benefit category	Total, n (%)	Representative responses and user characteristics
Knowledge and social comparison	184 (65)	“I work at an LGBTQ community center and it really helped having data to influence our programs and identify topics/issues to discuss in our women's group meetings.” [Queer, 41 years] “Let me learn more about the lgbtq community and see that I drink way more than average lol fail” [Lesbian, 38 years]
Community connection and identity strength	96 (33.9)	“Being in my 50s and feeling sort of invisible these days this competition really helped me feel connected to something again” [Lesbian, 52 years] “It was so great for me although it's hard to describe how/why exactly...felt connected and in the know...also felt more confident and secure in my identity.” [Queer, 25 years]
Stigma reduction	88 (31)	“This really helped me reduce biases that I had internalized without even realizing it!” [Queer, 26 years] “Cool to see that some of the negative ways we get portrayed in the media are totally off.” [Lesbian, 36 years]
Introspection and self-confrontation	66 (23.3)	“This really helped me see that I need to get my shit together in several areas” [Lesbian, 33 years] “Made me question some of my own tendencies and behaviors. Came to see that I was doing what I thought everyone else was doing which wasn't even the truth...” [Lesbian, 28 years]
Funa and entertainment	54 (19)	“Loved the competition, betting, prizes, and leaderboards... so so fun” [Lesbian, 51 years] “It was so fun and I was able to get my lesbian roommate to play with me...we got super competitive about scores and had a blast!” [Bisexual, 37 years]
Mood and outlook enhancement	40 (14.1)	“...helped my mental health and gave me a more positive outlook on all things queer.” [Queer, 29 years] “It was a source of enjoyment. Getting the results always put me in such a good mood...even when I was wrong about stuff...” [Lesbian, 23 years]