You’ve had a great night with someone at an event, or you’ve spotted that one of your connections is going to the same night out as you. It’s nice to be able to say hello, or “see you there”, without swapping phone numbers or having to find each other on social media.

That’s why we’ve made Quick Messages: a quick, simple way to keep in touch with your connections on the Affinity Club website and app, built from the start to keep everyone safe and comfortable.

What are Quick Messages?

Quick Messages let you send short, friendly messages chosen from a set list of phrases. Pick what you want to talk about, tap a message and it’s sent. When they reply, you’ll see a fresh set of replies to choose from, so the conversation keeps going a little bit, but not too much!

Members can’t send each other typed messages. Instead, you choose from a set of ready-made messages, about events you’re both going to (or might like to go to), wishing someone a happy birthday, or just saying a quick hello. Because every message comes from that set list, nobody can receive anything unwelcome, and your personal details always stay private.

Who can you message?

• Your connections: members you’ve connected with on the website or app
• Event hosts: hosts can message members booked on their events, and you can type a reply back to them

Not connected with someone yet? Send them a connection request from their profile, and once they accept you can start chatting.

How it works

1. Choose what you want to talk about

Open a conversation and you’ll be asked what you want to talk about. Pick a topic:

• An event: an event you’re both going to, one they’re going to that you might fancy, one you’re going to that they might like to join, or one you both went to recently
• Just connected: for the first couple of weeks after you connect
• New to the club: to welcome members who’ve joined in the last month
• Their birthday: on the day, if they show their birthday on their profile
• Say hello: always there, for a simple “hope you’re well”

2. Tap a message

Each topic has a few friendly messages to choose from, like “Would be great to see you there 😊” or “Any events you’ve got your eye on? 👀”. Tap one and it’s on its way.

3. Keep the conversation going

When they reply, you’ll get a new set of replies that suit what they’ve said. You can also:

• React to a message with an emoji 🙂 👍 😂 🎉
• Reply to an earlier message: tap it and choose Reply, and your answer will quote the message you’re replying to
• See when it’s been read: “Sent” changes to “Seen” once they’ve opened it

Messages from event hosts

Our event hosts can use Quick Messages to get in touch before and after their events. They might send you useful details before the night, or ask how you enjoyed it afterwards. Hosts can type their own messages, and you can type a reply back, so it’s easy to ask a question or let them know you’re running a bit late.

Where to find it

• On the website: go to My Account > Messages, or use the Message button on a connection’s profile or beside them on an event’s Who’s Going list
• In the app: go to Profile > My Connections > Messages, or tap Message on a connection’s profile

You’ll get a notification in the app or by email when someone messages you, so you won’t miss anything.

Your privacy and safety

We’ve built Quick Messages with your comfort in mind:

• You’re in control. You can stop members sending you Quick Messages, or switch off message notifications in the app or by email, at any time in Edit Profile under Privacy and notifications.
• Your details stay private. Members only ever see your first name – never your surname, email address or phone number.
• We don’t read your messages. Our team only sees a message if it’s reported to us, and because most messages come from a ready-made list, that’s very unlikely to happen.
• Report or block at any time. If anything doesn’t feel right, you can report a message from the conversation or block a member. Blocking someone, including a host, stops their messages. A host you’ve blocked will still see your name on events they’re hosting, so they can run the night.
• Messages don’t stay forever. They’re kept for 12 months and then deleted automatically.

You can read more in our Privacy Policy and Terms.

Give it a try

Next time you’ve had a great night with someone, or you spot a connection on the Who’s Going list, send them a Quick Message. It’s a small thing, but it’s often how good friendships start.

Head to My Account > Messages, or open the Affinity Club app, and send your first Quick Message today.