Can I offer a slightly different perspective?
I see new members at PC talk about cliques here in situations where I don't see cliquish behavior. You say these people have known one another a long time. They are comfortable with each other as a result. Your the "new kid." How did you get comfortable here at PC? How did you get to know people and feel like you fit in? I see you interacting with people here a lot, giving good replies and support. Is there something you can take from that to apply to getting to know these people better? And at the same time let them get to know you better?
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