> If we leave the one network our friend is on we lose all digital connection with that friend, lose the view we'd get of them interacting with others.
Ever since I started using the Fediverse, I haven't had this problem. Sure, most of my friends aren't there, but I'm happy to IM or email them instead.
yeah i actually like seeing my friends talking with each other & being able to join in the various conversations they're having.
if you're fine just leaving the online social circles your friends are in good for you. but i hope you can see how very very very very very short an answer & how rude is comes across to most people. and i'm sorry your friends are so boring.
Ever since I started using the Fediverse, I haven't had this problem. Sure, most of my friends aren't there, but I'm happy to IM or email them instead.