In some ways communicating online is easier for me, because offline I tend to speak without thinking and can say things that end up unintentionally hurting others. Online, it takes a bit longer to type, so sometimes I reflect and decide not to post what I was originally planning too.

Of course, it's harder in other ways because we don't have the nonverbal cues. I find it almost impossible to detect sarcasm through text alone (without tone of voice and facial expressions).

I really enjoy zoom groups because I can get the auditory and visual communication without having to drive anywhere or wear a mask.