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Why do so many people refuse to read online? (See Details)

I recently made a post on a different site. To summarize, I was expressing disappointment and confusion over people’s unwillingness to read profile bios. On this site, I State my intentions in my bio. I’m only there for friends, nothing more. And yet, no one will read it any many message me seeking more than friendship. When i tell such people that i clearly state my intentions in my bio, they often say that they didn’t read it because they just didn’t want to or don’t care. So that was the basis of my post.
The comments, so far, are all complaining about how long my post is - that it’s too much to read and no one has the time for it (the length of the post was a little shorter the length of this post, as it is so far). Ultimately, they’ve proved my point - people are too lazy and full of themselves to take 30 seconds to read something someone has to say - or even skim it. However, it’s still incredibly annoying. I just don’t understand the mindset as-is, and they fact that people insist on being so unnecessarily rude in response is disheartening, to say in the least.
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Nah, I'm kidding, but many people don't read long winded posts or even check people's bios simply because they don't care and it doesn't fit their agenda. The internet is a very selfish place, so you kind of have accept that and understand you are looking at social behavior in it's most pure and crystal clear sense. It's reflective of how people interact in the physical world only that is less discussed. It's still the same.
KatieKatze · 22-25, F
Very true. I know that the internet isn’t the most friendly place, and the digital screen barrier often enables the worst sides of people. But, it’s still sad to see. I wish people could be civil and considerate when online, then decent conversation would be more common. Unfortunately, I’m not often in real-life situations that expose me to the variety of people the internet has. It’s a shame - maybe some day there will be a genuinely decent website for meeting and conversing with new people. I won’t hold my breath, though.
@KatieKatze in Asia the Skout app is pretty good, not so much here though.
KatieKatze · 22-25, F
The app that I’m referring to in this post is actually the “sister” app to Skout. Last time I was on there, it wasn’t great. I may try it out again though.
@KatieKatze oh nifty. Since moving back to the States, I have pretty much given up meeting people online
KatieKatze · 22-25, F
@LesserUgly
So I went to try out Skout... it seemed somewhat decent (still creeps messaging me, but what can you do). I was chatting with someone, everything seemed fine. Then I went to check back on the app and it tells me my email has been blocked. Oh well I guess.
Thank you for bringing it up, though.
@KatieKatze weird. Oh well, may as well go the old fashion way and join clubs, volunteer, or ask people for directions. Lol