We need to normalize behaviors that are commonly attributed to paranoia.
It is ok to ask a lot of questions, it is ok to be skeptic of friendly interactions, it is ok to be suspicious. These behaviors are not social anxiety, not psychosis, not anti-social. They are, in fact, desirable human aspects that contribute to the larger group.
There is no automated detection, no magic way of keeping these new threats away. They work by exploring humans in vulnerable states. We need kind humans that are less vulnerable to those things.
That is essentially what you are asking for. Every single online interaction immediately viewed as entirely suspect, with people having to go out of their way to prove they are…people.
Well perhaps you're right that this is where online culture is headed, but we don't have to like it. I hate it. I hate it so bad.
You don't need to be the paranoid one, you just need to accept that some people will be paranoid and that's a good thing and you should listen. You don't have to like them or obey them.
The other option is trying to make your bubble of protection and trust, where everyone is happy and friendly. Good luck with that.
It is ok to ask a lot of questions, it is ok to be skeptic of friendly interactions, it is ok to be suspicious. These behaviors are not social anxiety, not psychosis, not anti-social. They are, in fact, desirable human aspects that contribute to the larger group.
There is no automated detection, no magic way of keeping these new threats away. They work by exploring humans in vulnerable states. We need kind humans that are less vulnerable to those things.