Most people used to be apart of some form of community. You made friends, made dinner together, found love , etc. In this community.
Now their's none of that. Everyone is a disposable interchangeable part. Instead of getting a stable job, and having a foundation, now we're all gig workers. Or short-term contractors. Back in the day, you'd work the same job most of your life, and that's one of the ways you made friends.
Back when I lived in LA, I was lucky enough to be a part of a fantastic apartment community. We cooked, and watched sports together. While I had to leave for other reasons, I definitely miss these guys.
The internet's a poor substitute, even at a bar my behavior is restricted by social norms. In real life I've never had anyone call me a slur, or personally attack me.
Online it's absolutely relentless, I don't use social media or online dating for this reason.
Most people used to be apart of some form of community. You made friends, made dinner together, found love , etc. In this community.
Now their's none of that. Everyone is a disposable interchangeable part. Instead of getting a stable job, and having a foundation, now we're all gig workers. Or short-term contractors. Back in the day, you'd work the same job most of your life, and that's one of the ways you made friends.
Back when I lived in LA, I was lucky enough to be a part of a fantastic apartment community. We cooked, and watched sports together. While I had to leave for other reasons, I definitely miss these guys.
The internet's a poor substitute, even at a bar my behavior is restricted by social norms. In real life I've never had anyone call me a slur, or personally attack me.
Online it's absolutely relentless, I don't use social media or online dating for this reason.