OpenSUSE is so amazing and doesn’t get recommended enough. I’ve switched to CachyOS now. Still don’t get this meme.

I wanna be friends with these middle schoolers.

Why though? Specifically the thing about wanting PC joy con split controllers? What does that add?

Use alternativeto.net … not necessarily for just Windows programs alternatives; but it is also great for looking at popular utilities for any task in Linux.

Some programs I use a lot were not suggested anywhere else (e.g. Pluma as a basic text editor and Pinta for basic image editing).

True. And I do see the point some make in saying they want to show demand for Linux native apps and don’t want to show demand for Windows apps (via comparability layer or VM). I think there is an option to filter Linux native games in the Steam app if I’m not mistaken.

Why would you want to turn it off?

Shit dude, that sounds terrible with people giving you attitude for mobility aids.

I haven’t tried clubs (book club, warhammer, etc) and haven’t tried hobby classes.

I’ve had postgraduate formal classes, but that had mature students who had young families that they were keen to get back to (rather than hanging out).

I’m at a similar age and have similar interests. I’ve not been successful. I’ve done what others suggest, but not many people are making a genuine connection. Meetup.com ends up being an activity for the meet up and not connection outside. Conventions and gaming makes people get together for the event…but again little interest outside that.

Some of this might be a skill issue. Some of this has to do with how incredibly socially reserved the British are (all my ongoing friendships are with non-British people while living in England, because they’re the ones who will accept invites and meet up again). Some of this has to do with having interests that hardly anyone shares IRL.

I’ve seen posts like this before on Lemmy and people even said they were interested in a chat channel to start a social group here, so I made one and no one joined.

Good luck. I’m interested in reading the other replies you get.

Its amazing how quickly you realise that you don’t need something when you’re forced to stop using it.

Qualification inflation and no other suitable opportunities.

Employers have blatantly ridiculous demands because they will find people who cater to these demands in a shit system and shit economy.