Could you please resolve your approval of the (IMHO excellent) material wedrifid provided with this comment:

This is why I don't like the manipulative tactics of pick-up artistry. There is a distinct difference between someone trying to become more able socially, and someone that tries to mirror your beliefs, preferences, and opinions in order to manipulate you. Learning to express yourself doesn't repel me the way masks and PUA do.

To be clear, I think you've prematurely written off a good source of useful information that could help you get what you want, and I don't think there's any need for it. I am not advocating trying to trick people into acting against their interests.