In my three weeks of being a self-appointed Walmart greeter here on #Mastodon, I've noticed people looking for a connection. Just someone to follow them.
So I follow them. Why? Because it costs me nothing, other than time to say hello and click the "+" button.
Many of these folks are shy. Often they're not big posters anyway. So they're not crowding my Home timeline.
And when they do post? 
So cool. And I think, "There's my new friend! I wonder what they have to say?"
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@donmelton @longcovid Thank you for your kindness, Don. You're a good egg! ☺️
@knottedthreads @longcovid Thank you so much!
That means a lot even though I'm a little cracked. 😀