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I'm having interesting problems texting someone in Canada. A LOT of texts in both directions just...don't get through. And then some do. I've done a little research, but so far there's no explanation. It's definitely happening, though! Has anyone else had this problem?
University of British Columbia: Texting with a stranger beats a chatbot at easing loneliness. “Texting with a real person—even a stranger—may reduce loneliness more than chatting with a highly supportive AI chatbot, new UBC research suggests.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/07/university-of-british-columbia-texting-with-a-stranger-beats-a-chatbot-at-easing-loneliness/
University of British Columbia: Texting with a stranger beats a chatbot at easing loneliness. “Texting with a real person—even a stranger—may reduce loneliness more than chatting with a highl…
Friends don’t let friends use messaging platforms that aren’t Signal. Especially not random third-rate platforms (or Telegram).
Remind the people in your circles who aren’t tech savvy. Technology can be hard if you don’t know it well. Heck, it’s hard if you do.
https://www.404media.co/a-secure-chat-apps-encryption-is-so-bad-it-is-meaningless/
#Privacy #InfoSec #Messaging #Chat #Texting #Technology #Luddites
The article examines how the timing of a text after a first date affects relationship intentions, revealing an inverted-U pattern with the morning-after text yielding the strongest response. It also explores gender differences and the perceived reciprocity and reliability signals behind timing choices.
This topic is of interest to psychology enthusiasts because it sheds light on social signaling, impression formation, and how subtle communication cues influence relationship dynamics and mate interest.
Article Title: Psychology researchers have determined the best time to text after a first date
Link to PsyPost Article: https://www.psypost dot org/psychology-researchers-have-determined-the-best-time-to-text-after-a-first-date/
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#dating #texting #romanticrelationships #socialpsychology #communication
While not therapy, talking to literally anyone is better than talking to an LLM.
Texting a Random Stranger Better for Loneliness Than Talking to a Chatbot, Study Shows
https://www.404media.co/chatgpt-loneliness-study-college-students-random-strangers-texting/