> if you seem to be in a place that doesn't seem like a friendly place to chat, might be a sign to just leave that community and find an appropriate alternative. This is a really good point. There are places for nuanced discussion of AI, for example, but most of Lemmy hates it. Understand that some stuff isn't going to be received well in certain places regardless of quality or intent. > If you are a rookie realize that people will judge you for a young account age, since you could be seen as a bot. Good point. I am wary of accounts that pop into existence and start focusing heavily on a particular agenda. They might be genuine or they might not, but it's a clear sign for me that I don't want to engage because they are looking for a pulpit, not a conversation.