Friends, Strangers & Acquaintances

[@Nithael_]

I gave it all up. I have no social media presence anymore. Reachable only by text or email. I felt that the mitigation of human experience through those platforms was not done to benefit people, but rather to drive corporate profit and control.

[@cosmiclazers7337]

in my opinion, there is a fundamental difference in the definition of a "friendship" between irl and online relationships. A friend is someone who you've spent time with, and connect with well, but on the flip side, a stranger is someone who you've never met. But this falls apart online, due to the fact that you can connect with people that you may very well never meet irl. It creates this paradox of labeling friends as strangers because an online friend has different definitions and standards than an irl friend.

[@jitpunkia]

Interesting. Very thoughtful. Kept me thinking for sure

[@anko5917]

I like how you put it- that we're just going with the flow. Letting go of old friends is hard, but then there are new people coming in. It's more important to enjoy our relationships in whatever form they take than to worry over what's "real." If it gives us meaning, it is real enough.

[@jitpunkia]

You’re right. Even if it’s meaning for mere moments. It’s all impermanent anyways. Enjoying each other’s company and spirit whether through digital or IRL. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🤍

[@Lance_MadCat]

Good talk!

[@AaronTheGhost1]

Love the theme! From Julian’s discord!