Originally Posted by Black Francis

I got some generic advice for you, if you follow it you can be as popular as me.

Pick a schtick and stick to it

Embrace what defines you

Play the game but don't let it change ya

Seek validation in a friendlier community, as in, not this one.

seriously, ive been here 4 yrs and im still not really friends with anybody nor do i particularly stand out but that's kinda the way i like it.

Like you, i used to care if i was liked around here but then i realised, i shouldn't care about my popularity in any social website because at best, it's just a pat on the back on my ego.