Generally, yes. I spent years of quite a bit of effort to only surround myself with people who treat me as an equal & share my general values. I have to turn my brain off during serving-the-capitalists hours though.

You always have a toaster and butter on the train?

Anything by Pimplywimp, but especially Holy SH!t

It really depends what you’re interests are. If you like art, start checking out artsy spaces and public events. If you like games try hanging out in game or card shops. It took me 3-4 months of showing up to art/music festivals before I started running into people I recognized and felt comfortable chatting up. My experience isn’t universal, but as a socially anxious person it required a lot of discomfort and patience.