Why does every chat app care about who you are before letting you talk?

this has been bugging me for a while.

open any app — first thing it asks?

your name, photo, bio. basically a resume before you can even say hello.and then what happens? people perform. they say the "right" things. safe things. things that get likes.nobody actually talks anymore. we just broadcast.

I wanted something different. what if you skipped the identity part entirely and just matched people by what they actually want to talk about?

like — you want a deep conversation tonight?

cool, here's someone who wants the same. no names. no face. just talk. that's what i built with artha. not sure if others feel the same way but

i was tired of "connecting" with people

and still feeling completely alone online.

anyone else feel this? or just me lol

heyartha.com if you're curious