Mutual Connections & Invitations

Mutual Consent by Design

In ARMES, unsolicited messaging is technically impossible. You cannot send a direct message, add someone to a group chat, or invite them to an AI room without an established mutual connection.

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Sending a Connection Request

1. In People & Messages (/people), click New Connection.
2. Enter the recipient's exact @handle (or their email address if their discoverability setting permits).
3. Click Send Request.

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Managing Incoming Requests

When someone requests to connect with you:

• An unobtrusive badge appears on your Connections tab.
• You can inspect their public display name, @handle, and avatar.
• Options:
  • Accept: Establishes the connection immediately. You can now start private 1:1 DMs or add each other to shared rooms.
  • Decline: Quietly dismisses the request. The sender is not notified of a decline (to prevent social awkwardness, their UI continues to show pending).
  • Block: Permanently prevents the user from contacting you or discovering your profile.

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Limits & Safeguards

• Daily Request Budget: Up to 20 connection requests per rolling 24 hours to prevent bulk outreach.
• 7-Day Cooldown: If a request is declined, you cannot send another request to that handle for 7 days.
• Removing a Connection: Removing an established connection immediately freezes any existing 1:1 DM between the two parties.