Considered it but I don’t think it matters anymore

Thank you. I agree that there is no wrong way to speak but I feel like there are wrong ways to communicate. I can spend hours asking loved ones questions and listening to their thoughts etc, but I’ve noticed that most don’t ever ask me as many questions as I ask them. They never seem as interested or even as capable of understanding me. I feel like I make an effort to truly understand people, or at the very least to give myself of an understanding of what they’re presenting to me, in ways that are never reciprocated. For example, I have friends I communicate with using very crass language with, as our main relationship is casual with no commitments. I have friends that I share a common affiliation and goals with that are essentially pseudo-coworkers, but the job was school.
Idk I’ve just been feeling lonelier than I ever have before and I was curious what I could learn by sharing my thoughts. I feel embarrassed by how much these replies mean to me but I also feel grateful for any genuine engagement.

I respect that position and if the community is consistent with this philosophy I look forward to engaging. Im honestly a little embarrassed with how often I default to GPT, but doing research almost feels more cumbersome now. I typically start with LLMs and check their sources rather than raw source hunting.

What did you ask lol

Ooh that’s why the massive downvotes. Sorry that wasn’t in the FAQs. Can I ask why?

PS. Is here “Politics” or Lemmy?

It feels like the ones paying attention and care enough to do something are a major minority. I understand we’re up against a machine but it feels like everyone’s given up already.

You say 2%, they say 35%, split the difference?

Elaborate?

Care to elaborate?

Good to hear. I don’t care which way you lean as long as we can all be civil!

You are, MacGyver. You sure are.

Well I’ll start by calling you beautiful. I also like the not being spied on feeling. My exploration into Linux did open the door to the fediverse. Sounds like I’ll be alright.

Nice. Same on 2/3. Fell off of Xbox after apex legends.

Thanks. At this point, I’m just happy your reply wasn’t an ad for gambling.

Nice to meet you! What helps you?

Thank you! I agree that the smaller user base does make for a less chaotic experience. I look forward to engaging further and appreciate your reply. If you have any suggestions for a new user id be open to checking them out

I like your style. Keep it up.

W response very helpful

Thanks. I guess maybe echo chamber isn’t the right word because a group spewing the same rhetoric whether true/false is an echo chamber. It may be more accurate to say that im interested in a space that promotes better dialogue and isn’t filled with slop that muddies the conversation.

Would you say it’s as pervasive as it is on Reddit?

lol i think the inference here is that I point to the group who enjoys their echo chambers as I hunt for my own? Well my hope is that this is not an echo chamber and that I can get actual feedback. I don’t even want to wade in nihilism but I’d appreciate a conversation where someone highlights an issue and doesn’t blame it on a color of politics with no tangible connection.