Making friends

Engage more, submit more, avoid toxic convoys, and participate in niche communities! :)

Long term mutual association with people who share communities. Note peoples usernames, try to engage with niche communities, give supportive comments.

Say peoples usernames when talking to them where appropriate. Make note of who says what in a comment chain. It shows you care enough to remember them across multiple interactions.

Same. I'll be your friend, as can others I know. You're doing it correctly.