Change the mindset that underlies the word “compel.” No one should be forced to interact. We should have occasions to interact. We should have shared interests to interact. How about a REALLY inclusive community bulletin board system that is done in cooperation with all the media, the library system, houses of worship, and schools. It should have community funding including fulltime staff to gather things together. Look at what Jody Mace does with CharlotteOntheCheap.com for pleasant activities. Add to that neighborhood events to which the public is invited – talks, physical events and activities, educational opportunities, sharing of skills and knowledge. Put “interesting stuff to do” in neighborhood centers across the city – and go citywide with the publicity, not just in the neighborhood. Ask people for help to do something for a neighborhood, or to share their expertise. Recognize those who do – as individuals, or as a group. Keep asking this question. PUBLISH some of the answers and let others respond. It can be monitored so there’s less trolling! Ask ten-year-olds for their ideas.