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The call of "any" by declarer is technically not allowed, and certainly the dummy is not allowed to use their judgement in determining which card to play ... if it were allowed, an inexperienced (or inattentive) declarer could then say play "any", asking partner, perhaps a professional, to make the correct discard ... we all know that the dummy is not allowed to be involved in the play of the hand. This type of situation, and there are many, should be handled by the director ... at our club the "director please" call is always a friendly encounter and a learning experience.

I use 1M - 1N - 2x - and a jump raise to show 13+ points 3 card raise, with a desire to play 3N ... so 1N must be FORCING

sign off asap ... AK opposite a splinter is a complete waste of values

You are not being shunned, that would imply that players actively shut you out. You are nothing to them, I am nothing to them, nor will you or I ever be. We are not invited to their tables. Find your own friends, and your own table.