diptok Update v2.6 — Now, Conversations Have a Temperature
A Warm Standard for Safer Encounters
Q. What is the core focus of this diptok v2.6 update?
Perhaps the most difficult question in random chat is this: how much freedom should we give users, and where should we place constraints? From the beginning, diptok has chosen a very light and free structure—no logins, no profiles, and no storage of photos or conversation logs. We wanted anyone to be able to enter without a burden, chat for a while, and leave without leaving a trace.
However, as we operated the service, we began to see that this lightness wasn't always a pleasant experience for everyone. While most conversations were warm, the words and actions of a few caused discomfort that lingered for others.
Through this update, instead of implementing rigid rules or conspicuous sanctions, diptok has added a new standard called 'Conversation Temperature.' You can think of it as similar to the temperature concept used in Karrot Market (Danggeun). This is a mechanism to ensure that serendipitous encounters do not end in a cold or unpleasant way.
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Q. What is 'Conversation Temperature'?
The temperature in diptok is a reliability index that changes slowly based on the user's conversation flow and activities.
- All users start at 36.5°C.
- As you receive friend requests or positive evaluations after a conversation, your temperature gradually rises.
- If repeated reports or negative evaluations accumulate, the temperature will slowly decrease.
This temperature is not a score for ranking people or judging them. It is certainly not a number to be compared with others. Rather, the temperature in diptok is a device to warmly embrace the atmosphere within our anonymous service.
Q. What happens if the temperature drops?
- Below 20°C: The maximum number of items in the conversation list is restricted to zero, and new conversation requests are limited.
- Below 0°C: Participation in random matching is restricted.
Accounts are not deleted, nor are users permanently banned. If the temperature rises again through positive evaluations or friend requests, all features will become accessible once more. Instead of pushing someone away, diptok has chosen a method that allows for a moment of reflection.
Q. Why did you choose this approach?
diptok will continue to remain a random chat service that you can start using lightly. However, that doesn't mean we think the encounters within should be "cheap." While rigid rules create unnecessary tension, a space with no standards creates fatigue. We expect the temperature system to play a role in quietly aligning the quality of conversations somewhere in between.
Q. Will the temperature continue to change in the future?
Yes. However, we intend to move slowly. The temperature system is a new standard introduced for the first time in this update, and it will be refined over time based on actual user experience. As always, diptok will prioritize the experiential value of conversation over mere features.
Conclusion: Because Conversations Need Body Heat Too
diptok does not judge people. We have simply placed a small thermometer to ensure we don't become too cold toward one another. It's okay to start lightly, and it's okay to leave without a word, but we hope everyone feels warm during the moments they spend talking together. Moving forward, diptok will continue to look for ways to help conversations stay longer without interfering with the talk itself.