[ SECRET POST #2293 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #2293 ⌋

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Comments

[(Anonymous)]

This would be my advice for LJ not Tumbler but it worked for me.

Pick one fandom to focus on. It should one you really enjoy and that will be around for a couple of years. You don't want something that will peter out in six months because the show's canceled or the movie momentum flagged.

Then start commenting on fanworks. It's a neutral topic that focuses on something other than you (the fanwork) and every artist loves compliments. I focused on fic but if you do art, then that's what you should focus on. "I really enjoyed this, particularly the bit where you blah blah" or "This is amazing, especially the effect you got here blah blah". Be friendly and honest, not smarmy or over-flattering. You want to add something to the comment that says you noticed something interesting and done well. Most of the time the response you'll get is "Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it." But maybe 10%? you'll get a longer response where the person clearly wants to talk about their work. Respond to that! "Wow, that's really interesting. You really managed to get the effect and their faces tell the story! Tell me more. Blah blah." Half the time they'll respond to that and you've got a conversation going. Keep an eye on that person and remember to comment again. They will have a pleasant memory associated with you. Oh, and most of the people responding will not be BNFs, who get so many comments they don't have room for more friends. Focus on SNFs and new people who aren't overloaded.

The more you comment, the more familiar your name will become. People will vaguely remember they've seen you around and be more open to conversation when you comment. The reason I recommend staying in one fandom at first is because you'll be commenting and talking to the same people. I'm multifandom but I have a home fandom with people I talk to who know me. Also, as people spread out into new fandoms you may run across them again. Then you comment with: "Hey, I remember you from 'old fandom'. Great to see you here. Isn't this fandom intriguing?"

Good luck. I know delurking is hard. Don't focus on it so hard that you forget to have fun!

[(Anonymous)]

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Another option is to volunteer. If a comm leader says they need helping posting daily reminders or asks for help organizing prompts, etc., offer to help. Being part of the behind the scenes infrastructure means you'll be talking to a couple people regularly, which is a good way to make friends. But if you do this, make sure you're reliable. Don't offer if you're not able to do it.

[(Anonymous)]

This is also a really good way to go about it in real life. When you're volunteering:

-You're in a proud and confident mood because you're helping people, which makes you more approachable;
-You're with people who are more likely to be generous and forgiving anyhow,
-You're busy, you have tasks and a purpose, which keeps you from feeling awkward, at loose ends, or under pressure to actively socialize.