May 3, 2025

The Founding Idea and Why

The Vision

Fine, we'll say it.

We believe that most large discord servers aren't built for real connection.

They're noisy. Overcrowded. A wall of messages flies by every second, and by the time you type something, it's already lost in the scroll. You joined hoping to find friends—but instead, you get ignored, ghosted, or buried under a pile of "Hi, dms open"

And that's if you even make it to the chat.

Let's talk about big servers for a second.

You didn't sign up to get hit with a wall of unsolicited invites to other servers did you?

That's where Dismatch's founding idea comes in.

We believe that finding a friend means 1-on-1. It should mean something, not like you are apart of the masses. It should feel special. Not just another add to your friends list. We built Dismatch around intentional, real connection—without the chaos.

Here's our idea:

👋 Effortless Matching: Want to find a friend? One click. Browse detailed Profiles, use our Find-a-Friend tool, or match instantly with a Stranger—you decide how to connect.

🚫 No DM Spam Allowed: Our system respects your time and space. Connections happen inside the server—opt-in, not forced into your dm.

🎉 Community Beyond the Match: Once you find your people, you can choose to stick around! Join Clubs, win Giveaways, get Advice, and take part in Events.

📈 Constantly Improving: We always bring updates based on your feedback. We're always listening.

We're not here to build the biggest server. We're here to build the right one. A space where 1-on-1 isn't just a feature—it's the foundation. Where chats don't drown you out. Where real friendship actually happens.

No spam. No pressure. Just people.

It’s why we’re so proud that this server has sparked countless genuine friendships—and even a few relationships along the way. While dating isn’t our goal (and never will be), if a real connection naturally evolves into something more, that’s a beautiful bonus.

How It Started

This server didn't begin with a perfect plan. It started like many others—a general community space, thrown into the ocean of Discord, trying to be everything for everyone. But the truth hit fast: we were going nowhere. It was just more noise in a space already overflowing with it.

And as we looked around at the servers claiming to be for "friends," we saw something worse. Endless pings. Fake connections. DM walls filled with "hey" or worse. Guys treating it like a dating app. Girls getting flooded with low-effort messages or just straight-up harassment. No one actually listening. No one actually connecting.

It felt like something sacred was missing.

So I went to my than girlfriend (soon to be wife) and shared an idea that had been lingering... What if we can make connecting more intentional? Human? Real? Not fall into depravity?

Not another chaotic group chat. Not a popularity contest. Not a place where you have to shout to be seen.

But a space designed from the ground up for genuine 1-on-1 connection. Where people could meet without pressure, without judgment, and maybe for once—not feel like they were screaming into the void.

That was the spark.

And now, after thousands of matches, heartfelt convos, and yes—even a few love stories—we're reminded why we built this. Not to go viral. Not to be the biggest. But to matter to the people who need it most.

We receive countless feedback and reviews from people thanking us. Members who found their best friend through a random match. Users who felt seen and heard. People who were ready to give up on finding connection etc. These stories are what makes us happy. Thank you.

Most Connected Yet Loneliest

We live in a time where connection is everywhere—and yet somehow, it's never felt harder to actually feel connected. You can open your phone and message anyone in seconds. Join a hundred servers. Follow thousands of people. Scroll for hours.

But deep down, it's empty.

Because being reachable isn't the same as being understood. Because likes aren't conversations. And big servers? They're just crowds with no faces.

You feel like you're always surrounded… and yet completely alone.

That's why we built Dismatch—not as another place to pass time, but as a place to finally feel seen. Where it doesn't matter how loud you are, how many followers you have, or whether you're "known." Where what matters is you. Your thoughts. Your presence. The conversation you're in right now.

We believe you shouldn't have to fight to be heard, or settle for shallow small talk. You deserve better.