I've been using Discord since 2015 - I've made tons of friends and later moved on from those same people. It definitely has its certain charms with people with like-minded interests.You just gotta be careful with the bigger public spaces since there's usually a lot of... degenerate behavior.
Tried them - I noticed they have the tendency to spark drug reliance. Tbh, it's probably best for you to attempt finding a passion rather than a final solution.
Do you hold the door open for people regardless of age, sexual orientation, skin color, or sexuality? Based on who they love? I hold the door open for anyone. Do you?