Of course, no one has to reply. Until there is a drama and they can 'pretend' to care in the company of others in a forum.
What goes on behind the scenes is the point here. And the selfishness, and fakeness that is 'presented' as caring on the forum, when behind the scenes, you'll get stabbed in the back.
'Oh wow, I'm so sorry for your loss'
'That's so sad, sorry to hear that'
etc etc...on the forum...presented as a fake and caring persona.
It's just bullshit.
I dont know what happened, but it sounds like Eclair is hurt because she thinks a friend betrayed her, and It's a valid thing to think I guess. Seems more upset than angry but it isnt EVERYONES fault.
Forums are full of fake sympathy, and even I am guilty of saying something supportive to someone I really dont know, just to give them that extra pat on the back
fake sympathy is better than real apathy
But, that being said there are also really really awesome people here, and being fucked over by a friend ( again I dont know what happened just saying in general) shouldnt keep you away from EVERYONE
Sometimes friendships just go sour, and sometimes people move on, and sometimes people feel close to someone and it isnt reciprocated.
I think what Im trying to say is that online friendships really are true friendships and ppl should value them
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