conversations around things we have in common, or things we dispute in common. But all that is really required is that you be here often enough to be recognized.
And there are chat rooms here that you should check periodically. But I think you’re in for a tough time garnering conversations around topics as esoteric as Akagi Shigeru.
They start out here on Fluther but for the friendship to flourish, it needs to grow outside of this site. I have developed several close friends here now. Eventually we hope to meet.