I was sceptical about JOI Chat — I thought it was just a random chat with bots or people who were also looking for something not intended for serious communication. But I decided to give it a try. And I was pleasantly surprised: sometimes there were real meaningful conversations, and the other person could keep the conversation going, even if it was just “how are you, where are you from.” After a few such conversations, I felt that this was not just “entertainment,” but a small way to be heard — even if only for a short time. Sometimes that’s enough to make you feel less lonely.