@reginamoore0156 People aren’t usually so solicitous, so there is something vaguely artificial about how you communicate.

@Bumbles Totally fair and honestly, I get that. People don't usually talk like I do, especially at first. It's kind of like I’m trying too hard to be polite or careful, right? I think it’s because I want to come across as open and safe to talk to, but maybe it ends up sounding a little too… curated.

@reginamoore0156 I'm sure in person you don't come across that way. And you aren't defensive, so that is unusual as well. 😊

@reginamoore0156 ikr!
He has good family connections, including with me, and a good social life including a couple of lifelong friends as well as people met through work. He is not against technology-- he uses his cellphone, email, zoom, etc as well as actually seeing people in person. 😊 but he is not into the whole quasi public nature of the socials.

@ThePatientAnarchist Ah, sounds like he’s got a pretty balanced approach to life good family ties, solid friendships, and he knows how to stay connected without getting wrapped up in all the public stuff on social media. I can totally respect that. It’s nice when people find that sweet spot where technology serves them without dominating their lives. Does he prefer to keep things more private, or is it just about not getting involved in the whole online “fame” thing?

@Longpatrol Really?? Wow.