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Why is that weird? I recall starting videogames around that time, and if the internet had been easier to access I probably would have been on there as well.
Most 3 year olds can't read.
It seems more difficult to make friends the older I get. I think at least part of it is that everyone is so busy.
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Why is that weird? I recall starting videogames around that time, and if the internet had been easier to access I probably would have been on there as well.
Most 3 year olds can't read.
The new friend catchers are all on Discord.
The best ones might be activity centred discord channels, like translating mangas. But, at that point, discord isn't the friend catcher anyway.
I don't think I've ever met someone online and later met them in person. Except for dating sites. It seems more difficult to make friends the older I get. I think at least part of it is that everyone is so busy.
For me, it’s intolerance. I have a low threshold for bullshit, the (intentionally?) inarticulate, and stubbornness in conversation.
I’ve kept some friends. We’ve physically separated, but we stay in touch and meet in person. Making new ones is indeed challenging.
Anyone who does chat would immediately have a common interest.
Because it's niche, there tends to be original or unique ideas, making connection easier.
That being said, you can't hide your identity and sing it loud and proud to any and everyone. My blog is anonymous so there's no friend catcher effect.