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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

From what I've seen/heard, it's not specifically the 'crying.' It's a general effect from online life. Online activities are much, much easier than in person. Want to feel a connection to someone? Here's vloggers, talking straight at you in painfully earnest tones about everything in their life. Want someone to entertain you? Here's half a dozen companies fighting to be the one you turn to. Hungry? Forget cooking. Here's delivery options from everywhere. Horny? Porn! It's all a click away and you don't even need to put on pants. If getting a need met enough to get you to tomorrow takes no effort, many people aren't going to put in the work to get, not even a guarantee, but only a chance at something better.