As someone who loves the internet and appreciates its resources (of course it’s not perfect), I’ve always believed it to be an outlet for people to discover themselves. Russell uses metaphors and technical terms to show there is no “irl” distinction, but instead “away from keyboard”. We are connected through both. You build and join communities through online means that can lead to making dreams and new futures become reality. The internet provides a safer space for marginalized communities and especially black queer people to explore their identity. How if you don’t fit into the stereotypical social construct, you are seen as a “glitch” or an “error”, but you’re not, it’s a “becoming” and change to “sustains… persist, survive, stay alive.” When you show up in the world, despite Western/Capitalist ideals, you’re “not only surviving, but truly, fully, living.” There’s a great mantra that Russell writes a couple times that will stick with me.. “Usurp the body! Become your avatar!”