Online "friends" are a waste of time. (opens in new tab)

Physical presence is vital to a relationship, it provides both truthful and present knowledge about the person you're interacting with, and essential interactability with said person\. Without those factors, you only rely on what they tell you, what you're able to remember, and often digital activities like video games for mutual dopamine hits or to create a false sense of reality\. The only way to aid someone online is by giving either advice or money, but why put in so much effort, when you...