Ahoy, Space Cadets, new and old! At this venture, I am starting to pull back my social media presence….well, Twitter because I see nothing of value there. I’m finding more and more since I took all these apps off my phone that my life has grown more productive and filled with less venom. I think that Twitter might be the downfall of comics in America based on how “pros” conduct themselves and how the indie community (when not generously supporting each other, which they consistently do!) is filled with bad actors just looking to leapfrog over others without works of substance to put forward.
I’m feeling similarly about Twitter, though due to the ability to really create a solid groundswell around a crowdfunding campaign I’ll remain on the platform.
My ventures here on Substack have felt way more “worth it” despite any huge potential for “gaining followers” here. This being the tail end of my funnel makes sense. Readers get here and things open up substantially.
I'm on a similar journey with social media, but for different reasons. I've seen but never really suffered the hate that is often cited on social platforms (especially twitter).
I have found that I am getting less and less done every day in all the other areas of my life but the time invested in social isn't returning the value I want. So I've all but dropped them.
I spend one hour every morning scheduling all my posts for the day, replying to messages/comments, and liking a few relevant posts. 1 hour only and I am out.
I use focus mode on my phone to keep myself from even being able to access the apps if I were to have an urge (and also keep others from intruding on my day). And I use bullet journaling methods to keep myself focused and on track to get things done every day.
I find myself less and less interested in social every day and I never have an urge to interact outside of that one hour. I find I am accomplishing more than ever, knocking out my list with time left over in the day, and I'm happier and healthier than I've been in a while.
Whatever your reason, I can't suggest getting away from the platforms as quick as possible. They are designed to waste your time and polarize people so that they stay on the platform. Ditch them however you can.
Hope you continue to post here, as I do love Substack and the connectivity offered through newsletters (and podcasts). Hope to hear you on CONSTRUCTING COMICS again soon as well!
I’m feeling similarly about Twitter, though due to the ability to really create a solid groundswell around a crowdfunding campaign I’ll remain on the platform.
My ventures here on Substack have felt way more “worth it” despite any huge potential for “gaining followers” here. This being the tail end of my funnel makes sense. Readers get here and things open up substantially.
I'm on a similar journey with social media, but for different reasons. I've seen but never really suffered the hate that is often cited on social platforms (especially twitter).
I have found that I am getting less and less done every day in all the other areas of my life but the time invested in social isn't returning the value I want. So I've all but dropped them.
I spend one hour every morning scheduling all my posts for the day, replying to messages/comments, and liking a few relevant posts. 1 hour only and I am out.
I use focus mode on my phone to keep myself from even being able to access the apps if I were to have an urge (and also keep others from intruding on my day). And I use bullet journaling methods to keep myself focused and on track to get things done every day.
I find myself less and less interested in social every day and I never have an urge to interact outside of that one hour. I find I am accomplishing more than ever, knocking out my list with time left over in the day, and I'm happier and healthier than I've been in a while.
Whatever your reason, I can't suggest getting away from the platforms as quick as possible. They are designed to waste your time and polarize people so that they stay on the platform. Ditch them however you can.
Hope you continue to post here, as I do love Substack and the connectivity offered through newsletters (and podcasts). Hope to hear you on CONSTRUCTING COMICS again soon as well!