When I was growing up as a child in rural Alberta, I got really good at being alone. I got really good at keeping my secrets—the secrets of my gender identity—because that was where my secrets were safest. I know that many youth are like that even today.
Having somebody, whether real or artificial, reach out and show some attention feels good. It feels validating. Then you start to seek it out. That's where the dangers lie. That might be your only place for that validation, which then leads to significant harms and violence. That is who I'm concerned about.