Agreed, once I usually start talking about policies that affect their material interests it turns ugly fast. Or if I stand up for working class “too much” or minorities “too much” then it brings the reactionaries out.

Broad takes will illicit support without criticism usually, the more specific, the worse it gets it seems.

I’ve only used AI to build cover letter’s for me so far, they’re actually not bad at it. Of course, my sample size is one but it did get me an interview at the time.