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Notes of Argent: Building Real Connections on Social Media. A DragonCon 2025 Panel. Link to stream: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2554161944 Panelists intro: -Judy Black: Digital Media, DND Modder -Tyra Burton: Digital Media, Social Media -Darren Kennedy: Family Physician, Fantasy Novelist There is value in having social media presence. Follower count may equal opportunity, but not connection. Measure success from recognition regarding your content. Take any wins you get. Darren measures it by small wins. Sometimes viral posts do not equal success. -Judy: "Can I post without hating myself?" Treat it like a game. What are successful approaches to social media? Be present and engage with people who talk to you. Focus on success looking like engagement with mutuals and followers instead of looking to gain clout. Accept what you can and can't control. Numbers and engagement don't happen fast. Don't try to go viral. Make your own website. Mosseri is the Head of Instagram, they are worth following to see what works and what doesn't on that platform. Find the heads of each platform you use to keep up with the rules of the game. Maybe I can find the head of BlueSky. BlueSky tips I asked for: Use Lists for following people, Engage authentically, Include links to books, articles, videos, Use alt text always Find community