Hello everyone. So this year has me feeling very isolated and I’m thinking about how easy it used to be to meet people online and how difficult it’s become to do so. There used to be tons of good places to meet people but internet culture has changed so much that now it’s virtually impossible. Even places like OkCupid (which used to be great for meeting new people, both platonically and otherwise) has devolved into a tinder-esque swipefest.
What are some good places to meet people online nowadays? Obviously fediverse/FOSS sorts of places are preferred but not 100% necessary. I just need new friends.
If nothing else it gives you a good casus verbi. Of course moving from activity-related talk to actual friendmaking is difficult.
Yes. Making friends is never easy and takes time. Most people have very few good friends. If you make one or two friends you can connect with then that’s great. In a group where you all share a common interest you’re likely to find one person who it’s easy to communicate with.