Decentralized friendships

We all have periodically IRL friendships: the friends you only see once every few months, but see on social media everyday. Based off recent trends in globalization and remote work, I predict 2 things: 1. As remote work grows, more of our past frequently IRL friendships will become periodically IRL due to the rising ability to travel as a digital n... See more

Social media should inherently be social. It should be used not just for seeing your high school friend’s baby pics, but for joining communities and making new friends.

There’s a few notable benefits to having a decentralized network of friends: * Because all of these friends come from different backgrounds, they have unique viewpoints that are beneficial when I’m thinking through certain situations * When I’m looking for jobs, there are people across the country who can help me * If I move to a major city, there ... See more

By internet friends, I do not mean mutual follows. I mean friends I feel comfortable calling when I need a second opinion on an idea or just want to shoot the shit. If I visit any of these cities, I know I’ll have someone to show me the cool spots.

Some people say Twitter is a cesspool. This is because they are following assholes, losers, and morons. If you follow kind, intelligent people and be kind to them, you’ll probably make some friends along the way.

Like an IRL community, you’re not going to make friends in an online community unless you get involved, are kind, and are a productive member of the community.

We now have communities online for anything and everything you’re interested in. Online communities are not just helpful for finding yard sales in your local area, but also for making genuine connections and building relationships.