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Places to Chat that aren't meant for dating (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 4 days ago by LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/chat@lemmy.one
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Does anyone have any recommendations of a good place you can chat with people casually without the intent of it being romantically involved. Every app seems to be all about bots, sexual interactions, and such.

Just looking for people interested in chatting via text and such (really don't understand why people like video chats, I could see if it were romantically inclined perks in that, but it's not for that). Intent I believe is to combat loneliness without having to enter into something where one party is hoping to find a relationship or fuck buddy.

Honestly couldn't even care if names are exchanged.

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[–] CaptObvious 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

IRC? Discord? Delphi Forums?

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Fuck I feel old. What does IRC stand for? At 35 I'm starting to think the world left me behind... Haha

[–] Zathras@lemm.ee 13 points 4 days ago (1 children)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC

Nah man. IRC is older than you. That was my first introduction to online chat rooms/communities. Of course, haven't used it in almost 20 years.

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 days ago

Internet Relay Chat, alright

[–] Uli@sopuli.xyz 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I'm actually building an app for this right now. It's in early development, but I'm quite serious about it and it's for exactly the purpose you're describing - casual non-dating text chats. When it's released, I'll come find you.

[–] stinky@redlemmy.com 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Discord

I've never seen it used for chat or dating

Try searching the web for discord server associated with your nearest city, favorite hobby, or profession

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 days ago

Thanks for the advice, I'll avoid the city part, as geographic closeness may give the wrong impression. Now I just need to figure out what I can process or hobbitate. Think I had a discord account for a game years ago, I'll check if I can figure out the credentials

[–] dingus@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Another vote for Discord. I mostly see it used to text chat. The vast majority of servers are not dating focused.

A caveat...I'm also in my 30s. Unfortunately, most Discord servers are filled with teens. But there are plenty of servers with adults in them as well. Just search for keywords like "21+," "25+", or "30+" and you're golden! Again unfortunately, it means you generally have to just look for a general purpose, age limiting server instead of ones based on hobbies or location. But works fine enough for chatting.

I am part of many servers, but I actually only talk to one that is made specifically of online friends I met in the days when forums were popular. But one of the servers I have in my list is for 25+ and seems pretty chill. I've never really chatted in there, but I can send you a link to it in a DM if you're interested.

Edit: I have nothing against teens. It's just awkward considering you're in vastly different life stages. It also just feels a bit creepy to me.

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 days ago

Sure id appreciate you sending me an invite, dm me if you can, thanks