We’re all mad at each other.

Gotcha. I feel like I learned a lot of Linux stuff by standing up and configuring servers (log analysis, iptables, systemd…). I guess that’s the stuff I’m interested in though. I’ve never cared about compiling packages or tweaking the kernel for example.

Start self hosting some web services.

I stayed away from FB for a long time, and my cousin finally convinced me to join to keep up with our big family. I left in 2016 because I kept getting in fights on there.

Maybe you could narrow the field a bit by identifying projects that need help (have actively expressed desire). That could help avoid the Nextcloud issue you mentioned. Limit the contest to that list of projects.

I use Nextcloud, which always works well for me. I don’t use Dropbox or Gdrive or OneDrive, but they should work too. What have you been using?

KeepassXC. Sync the file however you want.

OK. You are coming off as someone who wants to argue. Let’s forget we ever encountered one another.

You see it as lying. Most people do not. What you are interested in may seem “random” to the other person and vice versa. You have to start somewhere in order to find that common interest. As the main comment said, you can look for clues like maybe they’re wearing the T-shirt of a band you also like. I agree that you should not be pretending or feigning interest. You should be trying to genuinely find areas of common interest.

It’s good that you know what you desire and value. It might help you to understand that many (most?) people do not consider small talk to be dishonest in any way. Think of it like this: I see someone who sparks my interest and I want to get to know them better. Let’s say I walk straight up to them and say “I saw you and you sparked my interest, and I’d like to get to know you better.” OK, well what comes next? How do you get to know someone (total stranger) better? It’s going to involve talking about random stuff until (hopefully) you both end up feeling comfortable with each other. The other thing is about that first part (“I saw you/wanna get to know you”) is heavily implied by you walking over and saying hello.

How would you suggest someone approach strangers? Not at all? Come right in and express physical attraction? Most people like to have some low-stakes interaction (small talk) to gauge the “vibes”. Any party is free at any point to decline to continue.

Nah. AFAIK pickup “artists” try to manipulate negatives like low self-esteem and jealousy. While some understanding of human psychology is helpful for those learning how to improve their social skills, this is barely even that. The comment is like the absolute basics of talking to strangers.

When they win elections, they refuse to use power to help people, but instead blame Repub obstruction. When they lose they wag fingers, but mostly just go along with Repubs (ie, confirmations) and they FUNDRAISE. Then they use that funding to defeat left dems in primaries.

I suggest more radical slogans, like “Eat the rich”, “Free Luigi” or “Shoot your local fascist”.

Because capitalism is actually threatened by leftism, so the system actively suppresses it.

He went antifa

There’s no proper channels for this. Either the military leadership is motivated or they’re not.

Is it time to petition the military to intervene?

Are you against fascism? Are you willing to speak out and/or act out against it? Congratulations, comrade, you are antifa.

Assigned by who? With what oversight?