>>6149924I totally agree with what you've said, but I think in your example you're the exception rather than the rule.
To me, a big part of life is trying to become the ideal version of yourself- whatever "ideal" means. But when you can become that ideal person without having to put in the effort it's only obvious that most will take the easy way out, even if they don't truly become that person. It's easier to look appear good rather than be good, and in my experience only few people put the effort in for the latter.
Unlike real life you have free reign over who you spend time with online. When you talk through avatars and screen names, the friends you make are based purely on if you think their idealized self is worth your time. As long as both of you are honest enough about who you are I think you can form stronger friendships than you ever would with someone you first met offline.
