You can DM people you're connected with — here's exactly who that includes.
Direct messaging on Pie is unlocked by your relationship with someone. Two things open up a DM: becoming friends, or having your stars align.
📱 On the App
To start a DM:
- Open someone's profile.
- Tap Message.
💻 On the Web
- Sign in at getpie.app and open their profile.
- Click Message.
Who can you message?
| Relationship | Can message? |
|---|---|
| Friends | ✅ Yes |
| Stars Aligned (you both starred each other) | ✅ Yes |
| Followers / following | ❌ Not automatically |
| Plan co-attendees (no other connection) | ❌ Not automatically |
| Strangers | ❌ No |
💡 Once messaging is unlocked — by friendship or Stars Aligned — it stays open even if the friendship ends later.
FAQ
What happens if I try to message someone I'm not connected with?
The DM thread is created but frozen — they can read your message but can't reply until you're connected.
Can I message someone just because we're on the same plan?
Not automatically. Shared plan attendance doesn't unlock messaging on its own — you'd need to be friends or have Stars Aligned.
What about the plan's group chat?
That's separate from DMs. Once you've joined a plan (status: I'm in, Going!, or Maybe), you're in that plan's group chat automatically.
What happens to my messages if I block someone?
The entire DM history is deleted for both of you when a block is placed. It can't be recovered.
Can a host message all their attendees at once?
Yes — hosts can send a text bump, which goes out as an SMS to attendees. That's different from a DM.