• Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech
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    1 day ago

    Really wish I could turn them off. I have two people immediately come to mind where if they see I read it they will guilt me for not responding immediately.

    One of them now also lurks at my online status on steam. I can be playing a role playing game or anything and they won’t care, in their mind I’m free to hang out right then.

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      1 day ago

      Set yo boundaries yo! I agree with what others are saying here. Turn them off! No one needs to know if you’ve read jack. And if I had someone skulking online status and expected me to be available based on that, I’d nip that in the bud quick. I’m available when I respond and say I’m available. Otherwise, tough luck.

      You are the only one in control of your availability. Let others know.