Can Someone Message Me Without Matching

On Deck does not require a traditional "match" before messaging. If someone can see your deck in their discovery feed, meaning both your filters align, they can send you a message.

This approach removes the friction of waiting for a mutual swipe while still preserving consent. You only receive messages from people who meet your filter criteria, and they can only see you because you meet theirs.

If you receive a message from someone you are not interested in, you can simply ignore it, archive the conversation, or block the person if needed. You are always in control of your inbox.