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This is really a monumental societal change.

3rd spaces are nearly completely destroyed, and online seems to be the main option for ppl now.

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[–] Rom@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Can confirm, when I was a teenager I met my girlfriend over Myspace, and recently I met a really dope chick through OKCupid. I think I've been on one date in my entire life that wasn't started over the internet (she was someone I worked in retail with).