[consp]

Why does the majority of people just assume people want to communicate... I have not read the article and never am going to. This headline premise alone of doing that will destroy any sanity I have. I do not, ever, want to talk you as a standard and you should never force that to me.

[jackvalentine]

You should really read the article rather than judging it based on the title. The author establishes several reasons you might want to speak to others and highlights cultural phenomena where people seem to be yearning for more connection with strangers.

If after reading it you decide it’s not for you then that’s fine, it is as they say bean soup.

[latexr]

> Why does the majority of people just assume people want to communicate

They don’t. If they did they wouldn’t have an issue striking up a conversation with strangers, but they clearly do.

> I have not read the article and never am going to.

If you don’t know what it says, it might be wise to not be negative about it.

> I do not, ever, want to talk you as a standard and you should never force that to me.

The article isn’t suggesting anyone force anything. Quite the contrary, it advocates for respecting boundaries and even suggests how to communicate your own.

[rambambram]

You basically just 'forced' me to read your comment. Aren't you talking to a stranger here?