Well, there could be some correlation if not causation as it
   were, between [1]Sebastian Baun and myself at least, with a tiny
   bit of introspection:
   I didn't have many friends as a kid. I was fine with it.
   Yet, starting from CB radio and then the Internet from
   1988-today, I've gathered thousands upon thousands of friends. I
   know their names and something about them all. Can't recall them
   all at once, but I know them when I see them and I have a
   friendly feeling.
   Am I making up for not having a big circle of friends in the 4th
   grade?
   Sure.
   I think it's because "my people" weren't around there; meangirls
   controlled all friendships and lack thereof. Get past their
   power and suddenly, I'm likeable tongue emoticon
   The "best friend" thing? I've had a few through the years. But I
   prefer a large quantity of better friends. "one and only"
   concept never seemed viable to me, as I'd expect too much out of
   a single person. But out of a multitude? A bit here, a bit
   there, etc.

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