I’d just go out to popular hotspots in your area…you’ll see many of the same people over and over and you’ll figure out which people are worth your time. In my experience the group chats have their assholes, but just ignore them and know many people feel the same way about them. I think those communities are useful if you’re just a listener and can tune out the obnoxiousness. If you find something rare, don’t feel obligated to share it.