26m looking for online friendship

My name’s Matt and I live in the US. Due to current life circumstances, I can’t really meet new people in person. So i’ve turned my attention to online for the most part. I don’t know how well this is going to work out, but I know if I don’t try something I will just continue to feel socially isolated. Sometimes it becomes too much, so I really want to make as many online connections as I can. I am a person capable of empathy, I will be there for you when you need it. I will be here when you need someone who will listen to you. We can talk about pretty much anything, it doesn’t matter to me. Sometimes just having a conversation is enough to lift your spirits, at least for me. Anyone around my age or somewhat close to my age is welcome to send a message, I will respond when I can. I’m not the best at responding in a timely fashion, sometimes it takes me a while, but I will get back to you. I don’t have a history of ignoring people, if I don’t want to talk anymore I will just tell you. I would like it if you did the same for me too, please just tell me you want to stop talking instead of ghosting, I promise I won’t ask why. Idk how to end this lol, close to or around my age, messages are welcome. Bye.