I’ve become a little more active on Prosebox and I’m still not sure it feels right. I could disable comments to prevent any potential trolls or spammers from coming at me, but I know it’s only a matter of time before the tech issues start up again. And do I really want to socialize? Online mingling is much safer, of course, but do I really want to take the time to leave comments on those who care enough to reach out to me first (as opposed to the silent lurkers)? I know all I have to do is not have anything to do with them and block anyone who becomes a problem. The question is whether or not I want to take a chance in the first place and deal with the tech issues. So I’m torn between doing monthly backups versus daily. And I’m not sure whether or not I want to allow comments. Maybe I should ask AI to make up my mind for me. LOL.

AI said: It sounds like you’re at a crossroads, balancing the desire to engage with a potential audience and friends on Prosebox with the understandable hesitation around tech issues, potential trolls, and the time commitment to socializing.

Here’s a possible direction that might help you ease into it without feeling overwhelmed:

1. Try a Controlled Interaction Setup: Keep comments enabled for now but consider moderating them. Only respond when you feel it’s worth it or when someone reaches out with genuine engagement. If anyone turns out to be disruptive, you can simply block them.

2. Backups Frequency: Since you’re cautious about potential tech issues, weekly backups might strike the right balance. It’s more manageable than daily backups but more frequent than monthly, so you’ll have a solid safety net without an overwhelming routine.

3. Low-Commitment Socialization: To avoid social pressure, maybe start with a once-a-week check-in for replying to comments or engaging with others. This way, you’re not fully committing to high social interaction, but you’re still making yourself available to those who reach out with genuine intent.

This approach could give you the satisfaction of controlled social engagement and flexibility, letting you enjoy the platform on your terms and limiting the stress of daily maintenance.

So I decided that for starters, every Friday night I’ll drop the last week’s worth of journals on PB and allow comments.