> Maybe the internet isn't what it used to be or something. I really think this is what it is. Internet discussion forums used to self-select for curious peopl

> Maybe the internet isn't what it used to be or something. I really think this is what it is. Internet discussion forums used to self-select for curious people actively seeking out discussion. It wasn't hard to find meaningful interactions because most people who sought out forums were looking for something similar. Now that everyone is on the internet, the random person you interact with likely doesn't have the same disposition as before.