how do i know if the people i'm talking to are my age? and how do i find people my age?

i just want to make online friends, talk to people, and socialize. i understand that there are older people that want to talk, as well, but i just don't think it's safe to do so

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Repete · 70-79, M

I’m not sure if you can be 100% sure. You are young so you need to be very careful anywhere on line . You are old enough ( I hope) to be very cautious and not to give out personal things you don’t want the whole world to know.

That being said, I hope you find the friends you want and be safe doing it.

selene16 · 18-21, F

@Repete thank you! i am old enough but i think i'm a little too trusting at times. it's kind of stupid, but i still somehow believe that there's good in people and my mind tells me that maybe they're different. i'm not dumb enough to give people personal information, though. but this is still the internet, i don't know what someone is capable of until it's too late
i appreciate the concern, though. i'll try my best! i'd still love to meet friends here

Repete · 70-79, M

Good luck, I mean that in a good way and stay safe.@selene16

selene16 · 18-21, F

@Repete thank you very much! i will try my best