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by neongodzilla 1048 days ago
Not everyone can do these things. Some people can't afford to start a hobby or go out. Some don't have the time or space. Or mental energy required to go out and be perceived by others. Others may have disabilities that the public doesn't bother accommodating for.

Apps like these offer ways to cope for the time being. There are millions of people treading water and the old coping mechanisms aren't working anymore.
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jaybhum 1048 days ago
Very well said! That has been a lot of what I heard from talking to the users on the platform. Many people struggle going to venues to meet people because of their anxiety, geographical location, disabilities, and time, to list a few.

Many people suffer in the dark. I hope Bubblic can be some sturdy straws for them to grab on to re-shore themselves.

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toshk 1048 days ago
There are meetups on all kinds of topics all over the world that are free to attend.

If you crave social connections, but dont know how to make them, you havent learned a coreskill for being a human and there are much deeper issues, such as depression, at play. Would be time to look at therapy or other more structural solutions.

An app won't solve your social & community issues.

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