It is not antisocial. It is deeply social—just focused on quality over quantity. By ruthlessly eliminating the middlemen, the lurkers, and the noise-makers, you reclaim your attention, your calm, and your capacity for real connection.
Have you adopted an "only 2 chat" policy? Or do you thrive in group chaos? Share your thoughts—in a DM, of course. only 2 chat
| Platform | Best for | Why it works for "only 2 chat" | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Private conversations | No bots, no channels by default. Every chat starts as a pure 1-on-1. | | Telegram (Secret Chats) | Ephemeral, focused chats | End-to-end encrypted and device-specific. Group features exist but are opt-in. | | WhatsApp (Archived Groups) | Cleaning up noise | Archive all groups. Use the app exclusively for DMs. | | Keybase | Professional pair work | Great for file sharing between two collaborators without distraction. | | iMessage (Hide Alerts) | Apple users | Mute all group threads. Only allow notifications from individual contacts. | It is not antisocial