Those are hard seltzers. The ones I'm thinking of and drink are all just fizzy, flavored water and nothing else!

Have you tried seltzer at all? Throw some fresh citrus in and it's really good. Might even scratch the same soda itch.

I feel that. Quitting alcohol is big suck territory

Hey, stay strong. Shit gets easier, I promise. Six years sober, two years without nicotine here. I did it, and you can too.

I signed up for it last night for exactly that reason.

Not an answer I was expecting, but one I'm glad to see

Nope, not at all! You've got it right.

I'm definitely a 1, and generally I don't. I do, however, really like interactive fiction in both work safe and non work safe contexts. I think I really enjoy being able to visualize it in my mind more than I do watching it.

I'm not sure if it factors into your pet theory, but I'm asexual so the appeal of physical forms is also very lost on me. That's a different can of worms that I'm happy to open if interested, but I'll leave it be if not.

Oh rad! Keep your eyes peeled for conventions!

Speaking of, Anthrocon actually just wrapped up this year. You should go next year! It's always a blast!

Ah, well, fair. Would have made for a great story! 🙂

A big swing, but I'm genuinely rooting for you.