There's conversations in posts and sometimes messages, but if you're looking for live federated chat, you might want to check out Matrix over something like Lemmy or Mbin, which are more forum-like.
Because you're a dude? I'm just guessing but that's kinda been my experience: Tough time? Nobody really gives a shit. Man up, tough it out, etc. All that shit. Glad you're getting counseling though, that's some fucked up shit.
Never met a conservative death metal fan myself, they mostly seem to be center or left politically. Then again, it's just anecdotal so it might not mean anything.
There's actually a ton of conservatives that like RATM because they like how it sounds but don't understand the lyrics. They are often genuinely shocked when they realize.
It sounds more like you are referring to the web: I'll probably keep visiting until there's nothing worth visiting anymore. Then I guess I'll find other stuff to read.
I hope all of these clowns get primaried. In fact, getting primaried should just be a given for every candidate. People are denied more choice otherwise.
Research the shit out of the company and (if possible) your interview board, ask informed questions, and approach the interview as a two way street: You are interviewing them/the company every bit as much as they are interviewing you.
Make sure you actually want to work at this place because you'll probably be spending at least 40 hours of your life there every week.
It's good in soups and roasts. I've seen people dip it in ranch too.