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I'm shy but I still have the human desire for social interaction. Written communication with anonymous strangers strikes a good balance between avoiding shyness triggers and fulfilling that desire to be social.
(Shy probably isn't the right word. I have no problem giving a formal presentation to a room full of my coworkers, but I won't initiate an informal conversation with a coworker in the break room.)
Because we are just a bunch of weird strangers that have limited time of existence so we feel free to share our genuine opinions about the absurdity of life, while maintaining anonynimity hidden behind a username.