Reddit seems fairly niche. Facebook and LinkedIn seem very spammy. I don't understand Mastodon. I love Hacker News, and it seems more "social news" discussion than a way to connect with people for offline interaction.
How do you connect with people, personally and professionally?
Many people have contact information in their bio/profile: email, website, keybase, Twitter, GitHub, etc.
Other than that, many connections are made in the comments.
“In summary, EQ is the space to support each other, learn to engage in meaningful dialogue, and access hidden opportunities. “
I’ve actually really been enjoying TikTok now that the algo has my interests dialed in.
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Charity events ... nothing works like working in a team for a charity.
Join a sports team ... darts, baseball, etc
Find a meetup group in your area for something you are curious about.
Personal emails and/or video/phone calls (VOIP if necessary).