39M, USA — Not looking for another “hey” that dies after one reply

I’ll be straight with you: I’ve done the Reddit friend-post thing before, got a handful of “heys,” and watched every single one flatline by day three. So this time I’m trying to be upfront about what I actually want — a bro who sticks, not just someone to match energy with for a weekend.

About me: 39, US-based, work a normal 9-5 and unwind with a camera in hand and a controller in the other. Saw Spider-Man, let’s talk about it. I’ll nerd out about lens choices as easily as I’ll argue about who’d win in a fight, Batman or literally anyone.

What I’m actually looking for: Someone who replies more than once a week, doesn’t need a script to keep a conversation going, and is down for this to turn into an actual recurring thing — Discord, texting, whatever works. I put in effort, I just need it to go both ways.

Green flags if you:
Have a hobby you’ll talk my ear off about

Actually finish conversations instead of leaving them on read for a month

Are down for something low-key and consistent, not a 2-day sprint

If any of that’s you, comment or DM — tell me a little about yourself so it’s not just “hey.”

To kick things off:
what’s the coolest thing you’ve done this year? Doesn’t have to be big — I just want a real answer, not a one-word one.