Not only has my time on Facebook decreased, but so has my pleasure.
For a long time my sojourn there would produce a new comment or solicitation from a very attractive young woman (women) who would fawn over me. Most, if not all of them, worked in the Cosmetics industry. In Singapore. And they're mysteriously lonely.
"Your opinions are always so spot on. I appreciate your wit and wisdom. Not to mention you are a very handsome man. I would like to get to know you better. However, every time I send a friend request it does not go through. Please connect with me by sending me a friend request. Love Lilly."
Or it could be Cassandra.
Or Brielle.
But as of late, I've stopped getting these inquiries.
I'm told that these type of friend requests are part of a scam. And that other men of a certain age (old) are also getting these type of invites.
Hogwash.
I know that despite the millions and millions of men on Zuck's platform, these lovely young ladies have singled me out for a meaningful digital relationship. How else do you explain:
"You are so funny. And your comments are always humorous and intelligent. I am new to your country and love to laugh and make new friends. My request to you bounced back. Can we be friends and make funny discussions? Please send me a friend request."
Does that sound like boilerplate opening gambit for a scam?
I think not.
Clearly, these women, who are all unusually thirty to forty years my younger, are intrigued by the notion of getting to know a semi-successful, elder man with white chest hair and share pleasant table conversation and amusing anecdotes.
Frankly, I'm befuddled.
Upon further investigation, it does appear many of them are also from Ghana or Nigeria. I have shared my concern with Ms. Muse, explaining, "These young ladies are real, right? And they have picked me out for my riveting discourse. I mean I still have Game, don't I?"
MM: "Yes babe, you still have game. Lotsa game."
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