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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[–] GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip 31 points 5 days ago (2 children)

There is the old social media user type "pyramid" of 90% just lurking, 9% commenting and interacting, and only 1% of users being active posters themselves (iirc the numbers correctly). So by that logic, any OC is the most "valuable" since the least people post it. Ultimately anything beyond just passive lurking is very valuable.

Personally I mostly comment on things, which is generally either my opinion or the first dumb thing coming to mind. Works well either way for conversation or just entertainment.

When I make posts I tend to only make some when I have a question or need help/input on something. Churning out memes is not up my alley I suppose.

TLDR: Just post and/or comment whatever you want. Valuable either way

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 11 points 5 days ago

So by that logic, any OC is the most “valuable” since the least people post it.

I like corn.

[–] TehBamski@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

That's the only 1% I'm glad to be part of.