100% relate to this, Night_Owl. That “secrecy fatigue” is a real thing. I think the shift happens when you find a platform that doesn’t make you feel like you’re in the dark ages of the internet. I stick to that site because it’s actually clean and high-quality, which makes it feel more like a lifestyle choice than a “dirty habit.” Once you treat it like a regular interest—like checking the news or a hobby site—the anxiety just melts away. I’ve found that being honest about my preferences has actually made my personal relationships a lot more authentic too. There’s no “hidden version” of me anymore.
