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Because your post lacked empathy or a recognition that the person you responded to might face genuine issues, and because you came across as believing the solution was simple and at hand.
Instead of saying "do you not have any friends of friends? ", try "Yeah that really sucks. I struggled with it for a long time until by chance a friend of mine introduced me to someone and we hit it off. But I hope you have a happier time of it in the future."
I see, thank you for actually responding in a constructive way.
I want to be clear that I have empathy for people who are lonely, even if I don't communicate very well. I've spent most of my life the same way, and I know it's not easy. I know there's no easy solutions. The only message I have is please don't give up. While there's life there's hope.
That's a great message.