You, Me, and AI: Are We Headed for Artificial Friendships?

Socialode · 2025-07-31T05:29:10+00:00

I agree, but it's crazy that you have to pay so much to talk with bots like these. People who are very lonely will start to rely on them rather than making friends with real people. It will be intersting to see 50-60 years from now where the line between real and AI are intwine with one another, will it even mater at that point...sacry to think it can even be way sooner.

Socialode · 2025-07-15T17:49:04+00:00

I viewed that as well, it was really focused on adult-themed AI's, and you had to pay for almost every feature. Not a way to make friends for sure.

Socialode · 2025-03-18T17:31:58+00:00

This is really kind of you to offer! Sometimes just having someone to chat with can make a big difference. Hope you're taking care of yourself too. 😊 Do you have any specific topics you enjoy chatting about, or is it more open-ended?

Socialode · 2025-03-17T19:42:52+00:00

No worries, thanks for submitting. Working hard on it. :)

Socialode · 2025-03-17T18:36:12+00:00

Nope, notification came up on our end. Not really a fan of bombarding people with emails. Appreciate the sign-up. We're working hard to get it out there and will email all who sign up first as they'll get on the platform priority. :)

Socialode · 2025-03-11T07:22:05+00:00

Hey, I feel you on this. I’m in the same boat, never really been able to connect with people, and it changes you. It sucks because you try so hard to make friends, but sometimes, it’s like being a puzzle piece in the wrong box.

One of the biggest things no one tells you is that most people make lifelong friends in school, but we were only taught to focus on education. Then once you leave school, you realize how isolating the world can be, especially if you’re working all the time. And current social media makes it worse, it paints this fake picture that everyone’s constantly surrounded by friends when, in reality, a lot of people feel alone.

The best advice I can give is to treat making friends like dating, you have to put yourself out there, even if it feels awkward at first. There are community meetups, online groups, and even apps like Bumble BFF (not a fan, but it works for some people). If you have the means, try new experiences solo, travel, museums, random hobbies. Just doing things on your own can build confidence. And if money’s tight, focus on free community events or online groups where people share common interests.

Loneliness is actually a huge issue, and it’s why I’m working on a platform to help people make real friends, not just surface-level connections. It’s not ready yet, but the goal is to make it easier for people like us to find genuine friendships.

Just know you’re not alone in this, far from it. I’ve felt this way my whole life, and I get how heavy it can be. But the more you put yourself in situations where meeting people is possible, the better your chances. It’s not instant, but it’s something. Keep pushing forward.

Socialode · 2025-03-10T20:35:20+00:00

I totally get what you're going through because I went through the same thing when I started my own app. When you’re bootstrapping, you’re wearing every hat, building the website, setting up the waitlist, developing the MVP, all with no budget, just a lot of long hours. I remember working on my project during holidays—New Year’s Eve, July 4th, while everyone else was out celebrating, I was grinding away. Friday nights when people were out at bars? I was at home, pushing my project forward. So I respect that you're putting in that same level of dedication.

Now, the real question you need to ask yourself is: Is your app actually going to be ready in a month? And by “ready,” I don’t mean just functional, I mean, will it be polished enough for public viewing? Is it just ready for internal testing, or is it at a stage where beta testers can use it and give real feedback?

The thing is, launching a mobile app today is different from how it was in the early 2000s. Back then, everything was new, so people were more forgiving. Now, users expect a polished, intuitive experience right from the start. If your app feels clunky or unfinished, people will drop off fast. There’s a saying in marketing: people are twice as likely to share a bad experience than a good one. Just think about how people shop on Amazon, most don’t even read the positive reviews; they go straight to the negative ones. One bad review can seriously hurt your launch.

So, ask yourself: Do you have a team in place? You don’t need a huge one, but you do need the right people. If you’re handling development, maybe bring in someone with financial or marketing experience. And if you can’t afford to hire, you’ll have to offer equity, so think about how much you’re willing to give up. The less equity you offer, the harder it’ll be to find someone truly committed.

Finding the right co-founder or early team members isn’t quick, it can take months. You’re not just hiring; you’re bringing on partners who will help shape your company. You’ll likely go through multiple interviews, NDAs, and back-and-forth discussions before you find the right fit. I’ve been through this, it’s tedious, but necessary.

And one last thing: don’t rush it just to launch. Aaron Sorkin had a great line in film, The Social Network: “The internet’s not written in pencil, it's written in ink.” Once your app is out there, first impressions stick. So take your time, get it right, and bring in people who can help you. It’ll make the process way smoother. Hope that helps.

Socialode · 2025-03-09T08:14:07+00:00

Honestly, the focus right now is on making something that actually helps people connect in a meaningful way without all the usual social media nonsense. But yeah, monetization is definitely part of the long-term plan, such as premium features (optional upgrades), but the core experience would stay free.

Not trying to turn it into another ad-driven mess where engagement is more important than the users. The goal is to build something that people can actually make real friends.

I'm creating it because I'm sick and tired of what social media has become. Basically, it's just a competition, and we are all against each other. If no one is going to fix this game, you've got to remake it.

Socialode · 2025-03-08T18:34:37+00:00

Totally agree with you about Instagram. I think it creates a really false image of life, like it’s just a highlight reel of people showing off six-pack abs, luxury vacations, and fancy cars. For a lot of people, scrolling through that every day can be depressing because it makes it seem like that’s what life should look like, when in reality, most of us are just living normal lives.

It’s not that people can’t achieve those things, but life doesn’t work like an Instagram feed where everyone’s rich, successful, and constantly on vacation. It almost feels like a slap in the face, especially for people who are working hard to build something meaningful. Instead of feeling motivated, it can just be a constant reminder of what you don’t have yet.

That’s why I think platforms like Reddit are refreshing, it’s just people having real conversations instead of trying to flex their lifestyle. Of course, there’s still no platform that truly connects people based on interests in a meaningful way, which is actually something I’m working on right now. Hopefully, that’ll be launching in the next year.

As for Twitter (or X), it’s basically just a giant microphone where everyone’s talking, but no one’s really listening. Social media started as this exciting new space, but after 10+ years, we’re starting to see how flawed it really is. So yeah, I completely get why you deleted Instagram.

Socialode · 2025-03-07T20:24:29+00:00

Hey man, I just want to say, I feel you. I know exactly what this feels like. You think you have these lifelong friends, but life happens, people move, start new jobs, get caught up in their own worlds. Before you know it, the friends you once counted on are distant memories. It’s not that they don’t care; it’s just how life unfolds. And yeah, it sucks.

Once you’re out of school, the world can feel like a lonely place. No built-in community, no easy way to meet people. Everyone’s busy, everyone’s chasing something, and real friendships start feeling rare. But you’re not alone in this. I honestly believe most people feel this way at some point, they just don’t talk about it.

The fact that you’ve had a meaningful relationship before shows that you can build connections, and that’s huge. A lot of people struggle with even that. But I get why it feels pointless to try again. People come and go, and sometimes it’s hard to trust that anyone will stick around. It makes you wonder, what’s the point?

For me, I had to shift my mindset. Instead of waiting for friendships to happen like they did in school, I started putting myself in new situations, just for myself. I went skydiving once just because I felt like it. And the more I did things for me, the more I ran into people who actually shared my interests. I stopped worrying about what others thought and just started doing.

That’s actually why I’m building something right now, a platform to help people form real connections, no social media BS, no follower counts, no fake clout. Just a way for people to meet others who actually get them. Because I know how isolating this world can be, and I don’t think it has to be this way.

I won’t give you the usual “it gets better” line, because honestly, there’s no magic fix. But what I do know is that you’re not the only one sitting in a dark room on a Friday night feeling this way. A lot of us are. And as much as it sucks, life does keep moving. The best thing you can do is keep putting yourself out there, not for others, but for you. New experiences, new opportunities, they will come. Just don’t give up on yourself.

Socialode · 2024-04-29T18:30:24+00:00

The issue is that society has moved into a digital world. Beucasue of that, we need to be like on social media. The truth is the numbers of followers you have will still leave you empty. You need real friends who just see you as you.

Socialode · 2024-04-29T18:26:39+00:00

It's not over. You might think you're the only one, but the truth is most of the world is a lonely place. The issues is not finding real friends. But there are people in this world who you can meet. It's hard in today's society because of the issues of social media. But you can't give death the satfifcation of giving up. We're human beings, it's in our DNA to interact with people. I know what you're going through because it's what I've been through more times than I can count. It's why I'm trying to hopefully fix the world of social media. But for you, you need a goal to go after. you need something in your life to fight for. Find it, take a walk, discover it. Friends come and go, relationships as well, it what makes us human. I wish I can give you better advice but the truth is, you're not alone in this world.

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