Hyper-socializing in NFTs is hard. Anonymity can’t fully hide us, and participation is required. Here are some NFT Social Skill tips
I wrote this because I’ve developed some social pet peeves online, and I’m secretly hoping this helps reduce them.
Necessary Disclaimer: Twitter spaces, Discord servers, group chats, etc., are fun but sometimes exhausting. Too much of anything is potentially harmful. Remember to take breaks. Self-care!
NFT socialization
NFT social life is different than IRL. Socializing in NFTs is constant, global, semi-anonymous (more on this a little later), fast-paced, public, and VERY addicting. IRL socializing isn’t.
I like to call it hyper-socializing.
With NFTs, the more engaged the community, the better.
Participation is required but heavily rewarded. Interestingly, most social exchanges are public. Yeah, we might have the freedom to present as anonymous, but audiences and onlookers can recognize us later. I call it semi-anonymity, and I think it’s a big reason why we behave ourselves.
Before you know it, you’ll find yourself talking to familiar accounts or repeating yourself. Sometimes, you’ll find yourself doing both, repeating yourself to familiar accounts. This happens more than I expected.
So if anonymity can’t fully hide us and participation is required, decent social skills must apply. Here are some tips:
Tips
I assume you already know most of these tips, so let’s call them “reminders.”
Pro tip: these reminders can also be used IRL.
-Do the small talk. Yeah, of course, it feels superficial. “Why does it matter where I live?!” But sometimes, people use it to gauge trust with others. Some people need it. Think of others and play along.
-Your follower count is great, but your kindness is even better. Show appreciation whenever someone does something nice. It costs nothing to send a thank you DM, promote others, and follow back. Gratitude goes a LONG way.
-Be excited if they’re excited! Who cares why?! Okay, smarty pants, thanks for “your concern.” But focusing on the reasons is unnecessary and can lead to criticism and judgment. Just be happy I’m happy!
-Compliment others a lot! Did you know that the “Non Fungible Therapist” was born because of one well-timed compliment on a random Discord mental health channel? Yup! You never know the power one of your compliments can have on others. Share that!
-“Truth is relative.” Be careful when correcting others. When you find yourself defending or correcting someone, think about why and how. Ex: Are you bringing them down? Do they NEED to be corrected? What are you gaining from it? How are they reacting? I’m laughing at the thought of this triggering some people.
-Let people feel what they feel. Sure, your positivity and advice come from a good place. You’re a lovely, caring person, but it can come off as imposing sometimes. You don’t have to fix anyone. There’s enough toxic positivity in the world. Let’s not add to it.
-Check your expectations. Supportive friends are amazing, but nobody owes you anything, so careful when demanding anything from anyone. Control freaks (me) struggle with this one.
-Share your questions, stories, and problems. The NFT community is full of welcoming and helpful people. You’ll be surprised how many show up to respond. Vulnerability is scary, but your bravery can inspire others to do the same or make some feel less alone! There’s always somebody watching (I’m sorry if that sounds creepy. I’m pretty sure it’s true).
There are many more, but I didn’t want this to be too long. Which ones did I miss? Let me know!
If you end up using my terms (Hyper-socializing, semi-anonymity, & Non Fungible Therapist), make sure to lie and say some famous genius Ph.D. created them.
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