When you're looking for a specific type of connection online, what's your go-to method for cutting through the small talk?

Have you ever been in a situation where someone pretended to have advanced skills to defuse a conflict? What happened?

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Just be upfront.
Usually the 20 messages will tell you about the other person.

I do not want to waste time and energy in those who do not matter or cannot keep up with conversations.