Why did depth, intimacy, length, and every other form of real human-to-human conversation disappear from the internet?

Is it because people genuinely didn't want these things, or because of some other more random reason? Why is is virtually impossible to find anymore? Why does no one seem to want it?

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ViciDraco · 41-45, M

Because there are too many dishonest actors on the internet waiting to prey upon those willing to open themselves up. It makes everyone guarded.

BlueDiver · 41-45, M

@ViciDraco But I mean, it's the internet - there are at least a decent number of contexts here where there's literally no way for someone to hurt you - anonymous contexts where there's no danger to exposing yourself, because your actual life is untouchable, and you can just block the person if they're what you're talking about.

ViciDraco · 41-45, M

@BlueDiver people still get attached to their anonymous accounts and the reputations they might hold. Even with the internet it is easy for people to get hurt

BlueDiver · 41-45, M

@ViciDraco Yeah, I've noticed that too. Like on here, people freak out about their SW reputations as much as they would on FB. It does make a sort of sense, what you're saying, I'll admit.