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in the animation biz, stuff fans think helps can actually screw us over, and might screw over the shows you love, and if you truly want to help the crew of a show you love, there's a few things you should/shouldn't do
don't send in your own pitches or ideas or fanfics or anything even remotely like that. Even "what if you made X happen lol" one-off tweets can be bad. people who make these shows have to be impartial, it's hard to plug your ears and go "blablablaglagla" on social media
instead, make fanart and post it. you don't have to @ people, just hashtag the show! lots of folks keep tabs on the tag.
talk about the show, retweet stuff, basically just have fun discussing it.
but... try not to loop us in on the convo for the above reason.
talk about the show, retweet stuff, basically just have fun discussing it.
but... try not to loop us in on the convo for the above reason.
if you really wanna @, do it to the studio directly! "I love this show SO much!! here's my fanart" is literally the best thing ever you can do for everybody on the show!
this is a bit of a bitter pill but: on social media you might think that because you @ staff of the show-
this is a bit of a bitter pill but: on social media you might think that because you @ staff of the show-
-and that they sometimes respond to people, doesn't mean they're obligated to reply- or that they even CAN.
Please be wary you don't fall into a 'parasocial' trap and think they're accessible/available to you. I know it might come off as rude or clique-y but I promise it isn't
Please be wary you don't fall into a 'parasocial' trap and think they're accessible/available to you. I know it might come off as rude or clique-y but I promise it isn't
it's easy to believe someone who replies to or favs the tweets of or even follows you are your friends/acquaintances, but this is still social media.
a good rule of thumb: treat staff who work on shows like they're at a panel at a convention. Speak like everyone can hear you
a good rule of thumb: treat staff who work on shows like they're at a panel at a convention. Speak like everyone can hear you
everyone behind you in line can hear you, they can hear you, and it's being recorded on video. If then you still feel okay, then go for it!
but if I meet my favourite actor or artist and say hi and they sign a picture... we're cordial, but not friends. and that's TOTALLY okay!
but if I meet my favourite actor or artist and say hi and they sign a picture... we're cordial, but not friends. and that's TOTALLY okay!
so to recap:
1. if you like a show, TALK ABOUT IT! but unless invited, plz don't loop staff in on the convo for the show's sake. Staff CAN'T take ANY suggestions
2. treat staff like you would a panelist at a convention. Cordially, they may not be your friend- but that's okay
1. if you like a show, TALK ABOUT IT! but unless invited, plz don't loop staff in on the convo for the show's sake. Staff CAN'T take ANY suggestions
2. treat staff like you would a panelist at a convention. Cordially, they may not be your friend- but that's okay
the act of being "cordial" is when you are kind, friendly, chummy... but recognize that there's a level of politeness and distance you want to maintain, because the person you're interfacing with is not a friend or aquaintence, and that's okay.
it's very handy to keep in mind
it's very handy to keep in mind
it's totally okay and totally normal to treat somebody cordially while acknowledging that they aren't your friend or aquaintence. Someone's default status is not "friend" or else "enemy"- and that isn't a negative or sad thing at all! don't worry!
