Would love it too but I can appreciate the potential downsides to this.
I'd like the option to be able to discuss itch related stuff (game jams, games etc) here on the platform they are available. Honestly, I am sick to the back teeth of being shoehorned over to Discord for any type of communication.
I like itch and I feel right at home here, I love the simplicity of building content and it's fun too with a largely good community whereas Discord has always made me feel uncomfortable. It's like the online equivalent of walking into a bar you don't know and everyone stops their conversations, turns round and gawks at you.