Social media ruined the meaning of 'friend'. I hate that I have to be in a group talk if I want to talk with people, I hate that everybody use the term 'friend' without any restraint. A decade ago, having a friend meant something. and now, everything is centered around popularity, sharing everything with everyone, there is no more intimacy between 2 people that share friendship, conversation are now public and impersonal and nobody really care about you anymore. I miss the old time ...
your pics hit right in the feeling ...
Social media ruined the meaning of 'friend'. I hate that I have to be in a group talk if I want to t
At the risk of being an old man yelling at clouds, this is how I've felt since before the term 'social media.' Like, the first time I noticed my friends talking to me less via text/IM/etc. because they were preoccupied with Facebook, it seemed obvious to me at the time (like 20-ish years ago) that they'd somehow mistaken 'follows someone on Facebook' for 'is actively keeping in touch with this person that Facebook says is my friend.' And those were the folks who didn't grow up on that sort of thing.
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This is really sweet and made me tear up! I have a friend that I felt close to for a while, but over time I realized he only really talked to artists, as all he wants is to get as much art as possible. So he doesn't really give me the time of day. I can definitely relate to this piece to an extent. I hope you have a decent amount of real friends around you.
This is really sweet and made me tear up! I have a friend that I felt close to for a while, but over
Indeed, I don't have any "real friends" anymore... Everybody needs something, as long as you're willing to give. As soon as you quit giving, they're out of your life.
Indeed, I don't have any "real friends" anymore... Everybody needs something, as long as you're will
I only realized after high school that everyone who I thought was my “friends” really wasn’t so I switch my mentality to “acquaintance” because I don’t have any relations or attachment to them. Someone who I can talk deep to I consider them a friend. But now everyone just wants to be popular by getting so much art and talking to artists. I’d rather just chat with artists because it’s the best I can do. You hit the points on the head Runner, Amen
I only realized after high school that everyone who I thought was my “friends” really wasn’t so I sw
That first page is so relatable. The second someone new tries to namedrop some popular artist or "popufur" they're friends with and tell me about how great they are, like I'm supposed to know them or care, I can't resist the urge to completely disassociate from them x'3
That first page is so relatable. The second someone new tries to namedrop some popular artist or "po
This makes me think a lot about my current social situation haha. Really trying to figure out who the ones I want to stick with in the long run are. Really amazing comic, we need more stuff like this.
This makes me think a lot about my current social situation haha. Really trying to figure out who th
Good stuff dude. Can relate hard as well. I had this realization a couple nights ago as well... "I don't think I have any local friends... sure we hang out at meets and parties, but I don't think they would be here for me. The friends I do have, they still keep in touch with me and check in on me, but they all live hours away. Still, I'm thankful to have em even if they aren't here."
Good stuff dude. Can relate hard as well. I had this realization a couple nights ago as well... "I
The discussion in this comic has been on my mind recently. Very likely, as this comic was being drafted and cleaned up, I was thinking about these kinds of things.
I find it fantastic that I'm not the only one who has thought about this, and judging by the comments, we are far from alone.
Thanks for doing this.
The discussion in this comic has been on my mind recently. Very likely, as this comic was being dra
i think its a normal thing for people to either think about or dream about hitting it big or being popular, but as the image hints at, though for other reasons aswell, its not worth it. personally id say just because i would have to also keep up this act that id have to do awhen im around them and that shit is tiring. besides it would just feel wierd inside me to be friends that way to popular people or rich or whatever, like im only around them to try and get some trickle-down. wouldnt feel right
so im pretty happy mostly that im by myself. dont really got any friends other than my coworkers, and i get my social metter filled there. did get a girlfriend semi recently though, and her living so far away is eally testing how i handle being alone. gets real lonely without her here. but at least i have her.
and i got my pet rats too, they help too
i think its a normal thing for people to either think about or dream about hitting it big or being p
Well, I have always mainly been a reculsive person, so Social media never truly cut it for me. I never liked being around too many strangers, and too many times, a lot of people either find ways to tick me off, or make me feel unsafe, thanks to the rise of Social Media.
Call me "Stuck in the Past", but I never liked the absurd "Popularity Desires" of Social Media. It's funny how I was told advancements in tech "Made us smarter", but instead, I only see less quality works and people doing dumb nonsense.
Well, I have always mainly been a reculsive person, so Social media never truly cut it for me. I nev
I was fortunate to learn these truths earlier than most. I've spent my life carefully cultivating a happy little circle of friends. I've had to pick the weeds now and then, and some times even burn them out. :| But in the end so long as i get my 1-2 close friends im happy with my life and would be so much less if not for them.
Thanks for your words of wisdom for those who have not yet learned. ♥
As for my own advice I'd like to add. Just because you were friends or even family at one point, does not mean it will last forever. And some times people do change. Be that slowly over time were it is hard to notice, or all at once, normally in response to life altering events. The choice is yours on if they are worth sticking your neck out for. Some people are like an anchor, and in a storm you may have to cut anchor to save yourself. Hard to do; but needed.
May everyone find those 1-2 truly trustworthy people to share life with!
I was fortunate to learn these truths earlier than most. I've spent my life carefully cultivating a
What's the saying about friends and great friends? Friends bail you out of jail; great friends are there with you saying, "Damn, that was fun!"
All kidding aside, this short comic is the reason I don't have many friends. They tend to stick around for the good times but disappear during the bad times.
What's the saying about friends and great friends? Friends bail you out of jail; great friends are
This is a scenario that I can relate all too well to...and it's something that crosses my mind regularly. I don't have friends, I have associates and acquaintances, if you don't betray my respect after an indeterminate amount of time then friendship is something we can pursue.
It's one of the many ways I prevent myself from taking any further mental damage
This is a scenario that I can relate all too well to...and it's something that crosses my mind regul
I know these sort of people and have experienced their bullshit. Unfortunately it feels like I never have that person who wants to stick around after the party and be there for me. Getting used to that does things to your emotional capabilities.
I know these sort of people and have experienced their bullshit. Unfortunately it feels like I never
On the one hand, the wording and visuals KINDA dampen the impact of the message and make it feel... not too great. The other? I can see what you're going for here. Real friends are rare, hard to come by, and sometimes finding them can be a crapshoot- one that can leave you heartbroken at best or in a rather toxic relationship at worst.
The visuals and wording don't quite sync up, but that's just a nitpick, and the overall moral honestly is an important one. Props X3
On the one hand, the wording and visuals KINDA dampen the impact of the message and make it feel...
