Maybe this is a dumb question. I've always been a lurker on social media, but I really want to help the Fediverse grow, and I've never been sure of how to engage with social media communities without feeling like I'm not contributing anything of value. What types of posts/comments/interactions are most needed on the Fediverse? Also, what are some tips on becoming less nervous to interact online? Sorry if this isn't the right community to post to, wasn't sure where to ask this.

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[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 16 points 2 weeks ago

Also, what are some tips on becoming less nervous to interact online?

Remember that this ain’t reddit. Assholes who make obnoxious comments aren’t respected by anyone except other assholes. They have much less power here because we just don’t give it to them (sure, you might be able to name some communities or servers that are exceptions to the rule, but they are vastly outnumbered). Plus, the best burns I’ve seen were merely left as good-natured jokes. You’ll mostly find a welcoming (or neutral) user base.

Nervousness is an overreaction to a wildly unlikely worst-case scenario. Notice it, observe it, and try not to let it speak for you.