Regarding negativity... At various hackerspaces I've been to I've had people abruptly come up to me and rant about their left wing political cause or gender issues or belief about Gmo food or political party
This is something I do too. I'm becoming more mindful but it's some,thing to be aware of wig regard to welcoming minorities etc
Getting lectured by a fatherly left wing guy is a common trope for me,... Sometimes these speeches rub me as paternal and cult like
Peace out and hope everyone is having a great Saturday!!! Rock on