Interactions on Meta follow “proximity”-based neighborhood customs (birthdays, pictures of kids, social flexing, vacations). Polite society dinner talk.
You do not need to be followed on Meta, only liked.
Interactions on Twitter follow “rules” of interest-based disputes and discussion (sports, finance, AI dooming, technology predictions).
You do not need to be liked on Twitter, only followed.
> One warning is perhaps in order---this territory we are entering can become a fantastic time-sink. Hours can slip by, people can come and go, and you'll be locked into Cyberspace. Remember to do your work!
> With that, I welcome you, the new user, to The Net.
Four years is a long time. Maybe this was your first significant partner. Those breakups can be hard.
Open yourself up to people around you. Friends. Colleagues you trust or admire. Have and make dinner with them. Be social. Be vulnerable to people who seem receptive.
Keep a good routine. Don't let it get out of whack but don't overwork yourself into isolation.