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MobiPassionista
tl;dr I learned a lot this week. I'm feeling more comfortable as a Newbie. You guys are great.
There is a definite progression Newbies make. The week began with me trying to learn the basics - how to create a thread, post a photo, and learn a new system. The level of activity was often frantic, desperately trying to keep up with all the nice posts from my new fellow Toggers. I kept a list questions which grew daily, but I also got answers daily. The question file morphed into reflections which I’m sharing here.
Getting Comfortable With the System
There is a definite progression Newbies make. The week began with me trying to learn the basics - how to create a thread, post a photo, and learn a new system. The level of activity was often frantic, desperately trying to keep up with all the nice posts from my new fellow Toggers. I kept a list questions which grew daily, but I also got answers daily. The question file morphed into reflections which I’m sharing here.
Getting Comfortable With the System
- At the beginning you get a lot of attention. That is a good thing because it forces you to jump in with both feet.
- There is SO much to explore. The first few days, I spent most of my time in the 2 Threads I created since there were so many Replies and Likes. As a Newbie I didn’t want to inadvertently ignore anyone’s comment.
- Bookmarks are so helpful - by mid week I starting using the browser bookmarks.
- As the week progressed I became more familiar with some helpful tools like the My Alerts on my Account page (easier than the Bell menu). I later discovered the New Posts and New Media menus which really moved me along.
- I think initially I filtered my New Posts list to only show my Threads. I removed that filter yesterday so I see there is lots of activity which doesn’t center on me
- You’re an incredibly welcoming and supportive community. It feels like I’ve moved to a new neighborhood and popped into a local coffee shop where a group of old friends are having a good time. They notice me and invite me over to join them. They obviously enjoy each each other’s talents, families, and good humor. I’m mostly quiet but I’m getting good vibes.
- I had more direct interaction and conversations with people in the first 2 days here than I did in 16 years on Flickr. MobiTog is not Flickr.
- But that makes Mobitog addictive - in a good way! I logged on to simply post a picture and an hour of my life blew by. My coffee was cold.
- Where else would I learn about coffee drinking habits in the UK, enjoy pictures of grandchildren I don’t even know, or get some awesome Procreate resources.
- There seems to be dozen or so regulars with whom I have interacted. Where’s everyone else? I need to explore more and meet more people.