> Being more open to people and ideas has been way more fun. I recently had the same realization. I haven't fully squelched the cynicism but I am trying hard t

> Being more open to people and ideas has been way more fun. I recently had the same realization. I haven't fully squelched the cynicism but I am trying hard to assume the best of people, that they're posting in good faith, and to take them at their word. It's definitely more difficult but I feel it is more satisfying. Further, I try to avoid this scenario: https://xkcd.com/386/ https://xkcd.com/386/ I find it not only exhausting but also unproductive.