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upcoming events

Building a community design system.

The importance of language in gathering

The Role of a Community Advocate 

Purpose of online play in human connection

Words

Community Twitter Space

Happy Build Hour

Creator Community Beer Hours

Creator Community Beer Hour

Creator Community Beers — July 27

The art of community conversations.

Creator Community Beer — August 3

Orbit: NY Mission 001

Creator Beer Club: August 17, 2021

Creator Beer Club — August 24, 2021

Creator Beer Club @ Talea Brewing

Study Group: An exploration in peer-led learning experiences

Creator Beer Club @ Other Half Brewing — Domino Park

Before Community: An Orbit Learning Sprint

Study Group: Getting Started with Community Operations

The Economics of Community

Creator Beer Club @ Evil Twin NYC DUMBO

Study Group: Decrypting Web 3.0

Study Group: Monthly Recurring Relationships

Orbit: NYC Mission 002

Community Space: Community Strategy for Podcasters

Community and Trust In News

Creator Beer Club: Talea Beer Co.

Starting Community: Community Conversations

Discord 101 — Let's explore together!

Study Group: Community Creators 101

Study Group: DAOn the Rabbit Hole We Go

WITH NUANCE: Is Web 3.0 really driving community?

Study Group: Community Operations for Events

Growing Community — What does growth even mean?

Growing Community — A Guide to Building Community Flywheels

Growing Community — Using the Orbit Model with a growth mindset.

Growing Community — Building a Go-To-Community framework.

Community Growth — Community Growth Stories

Orbit Wintergalactic Gathering ❄️

Study Group: Operations for Onboarding

Study Group: Community Journeys

Community Space: Orbit Office Hours

Creating Gravity: Defining and Providing Value for your Community Segments

Changelog Friday: What's New At Orbit?

Study Group: Communal Inspiration – Creating a community of open sharing

Study Group: Seeking Feedback, Building Community-Driven Product Feedback Loops.

Changelog Friday: March 2022

High Gravity: A Community Magazine Launch

Study Group: Handling Bad Actors + Edgelords

Changelog Friday: April 2022

Study Group: Low Code Community Flows

Finding your Champions: Building a beta group or champions program in Orbit

Orbit Office Hours: June 8, 2022

Orbit Office Hours: June 15, 2022

Orbit Office Hours: June 22, 2022

Changelog Friday: June 2022

Orbit Office Hours: July 6, 2022

Orbit Office Hours: July 13, 2022

Orbit Office Hours: July 27, 2022

July 2022 Changelog Friday

Orbit Office Hours: August 10, 2022

The Agony & Ecstasy of Building Community

DevRel Book Club: A City is not a Computer

IoTea with Erin and Julie.

Building Better Codes of Conduct

Building Newsletter Communities with Clayton Chambers of Sprezza.

CFE.dev | Running Developer Communities with Discord.

Community Town Hall

May Community Town Hall

Getting started with Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF)

Erin Mikail Staples 

Hey friends, 
It's that time of the year and many are likely counting down the hours 'til their holiday break. Whether you're spending time with loved ones, or... alas like me, quarantining from the plague, I hope that you're taking the time to reflect, but also think about the activities that you're doing.

In my day job as a community advocate, I spend a lot of time talking about activities.
With the year coming to an end, I'm thinking a lot about not only the community activities I participate in but the activities I'm partaking in my day-to-day.
Activities in a community sense can include things like
replying to tweet
attending an event
providing feedback in a discord 
The day to day activities we do in our day to day include:
daily habits, brushing teeth, washing face, etc
mental health routines, therapy, medications
fitness/exercise routines 
spending time with family, or friends
hobbies, errands, or other personal pursuits
These activities still take up time, energy, and space in our worlds. As cliche as it is — I think it's important to use this time to reflect on what activities are taking up our mental and physical energy.

How are we providing ourselves with the right resources in order to accomplish what we want to achieve? What energy do we need mentally and physically to execute the goals we have at hand?

As you celebrate the wins that we've had, or pour one out for the things we've lost in 2021, let's hold a reserve for the actions that we want to do in the coming year. And yes, that reserve can be holding time, energy, and space for resting.

I'd love to hear what activities are important to you! Send me an email and tell me what's up.

Erin
Here are some things that I've been up to lately
Recent Words + Projects
Explored the possibility of using Obsidian as a community tool [Rosieland Pro]
Thought about the longevity of different communities [Rosieland Pro]
Added a comedy page to my personal site [erinmikailstaples]
Updated my 'Now' page [erinmikailstaples]
Launching a cocktail library on Gumroad [gumroad]
Wrote about the importance of language in gathering [erinmikailstaples]
Thought about the purpose of online play in human connection [erinmikailstaples]
We shipped a bunch of features at my day job! [orbit]
Upcoming Events
I'm hosting a Wintergalactic Gathering with other community folks today! 
Join me and Rosie Sherry as we work towards 100 days in a row on Twitter Spaces, today we're chatting with Jane Sorkin of the.com — join here!

<div class="mirror-content" data-reactroot="">​Hey friends, ​It&#x27;s that time of the year and many are likely counting down the hours &#x27;til their holiday break. Whether you&#x27;re spending time with loved ones, or... alas like me, quarantining from the plague, I hope that you&#x27;re taking the time to reflect, but also think about the activities that you&#x27;re doing. In my day job as a community advocate, I spend a lot of time talking about activities.<h2>​With the year coming to an end, I&#x27;m thinking a lot about not only the community activities I participate in but the activities I&#x27;m partaking in my day-to-day.</h2>​Activities in a community sense can include things like<ul><li>​replying to tweet</li><li>​attending an event</li><li>​providing feedback in a discord </li></ul>​The day to day activities we do in our day to day include:<ul><li>​daily habits, brushing teeth, washing face, etc</li><li>​mental health routines, therapy, medications</li><li>​fitness/exercise routines </li><li>​spending time with family, or friends</li><li>​hobbies, errands, or other personal pursuits</li></ul>​These activities still take up time, energy, and space in our worlds. As cliche as it is — I think it&#x27;s important to use this time to reflect on what activities are taking up our mental and physical energy. How are we providing ourselves with the right resources in order to accomplish what we want to achieve? What energy do we need mentally and physically to execute the goals we have at hand? As you celebrate the wins that we&#x27;ve had, or pour one out for the things we&#x27;ve lost in 2021, let&#x27;s hold a reserve for the actions that we want to do in the coming year. And yes, that reserve can be holding time, energy, and space for resting. I&#x27;d love to hear what activities are important to you! <a href="http://mailto:erin@erinmikailstaples.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Send me an email </a>and tell me what&#x27;s up. Erin<h1>​Here are some things that I&#x27;ve been up to lately</h1><h2>​Recent Words + Projects</h2><ul><li>​<a href="https://rosie.land/posts/tools-obsidian" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Explored the possibility of using Obsidian as a community tool</a> [Rosieland Pro]</li><li>​<a href="https://rosie.land/posts/what-communities-have-you-been-in-a-long-while" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thought about the longevity of different communities</a> [Rosieland Pro]</li><li>​<a href="https://blog.erinmikailstaples.com/humor/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Added a comedy page to my personal site</a> [erinmikailstaples]</li><li>​<a href="https://blog.erinmikailstaples.com/now/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Updated my &#x27;Now&#x27; page</a> [erinmikailstaples]</li><li>​<a href="https://erinmikail.gumroad.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Launching a cocktail library on Gumroad</a> [gumroad]</li><li>​<a href="https://blog.erinmikailstaples.com/the-importance-of-language-in-gathering/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wrote about the importance of language in gathering</a> [erinmikailstaples]</li><li>​<a href="https://blog.erinmikailstaples.com/online-play-in-human-connection/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thought about the purpose of online play in human connection</a> [erinmikailstaples]</li><li>​<a href="https://orbit.love/blog/december-product-updates-from-orbit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">We shipped a bunch of features at my day job!</a> [orbit]</li></ul><h2>​Upcoming Events</h2><ul><li>​<a href="https://lu.ma/wintergalactic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">I&#x27;m hosting a Wintergalactic Gathering with other community folks today! </a></li><li>​Join me and <a href="https://twitter.com/rosiesherry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rosie Sherry</a> as we work towards 100 days in a row on Twitter Spaces, today we&#x27;re chatting with <a href="https://twitter.com/JaneSorkin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jane Sorkin</a> of <a href="http://the.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the.com</a> — <a href="https://twitter.com/the__com/status/1473704818279600137?s=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">join here!</a></li></ul></div>

Building a habit of actively doing (and resting) » Update from Erin 12/22/21 

Hey friends,
We're starting to hear tis the season for the holidays, spending time with loved ones and traditions old and new.

I'll admit — I'm not big on holidays and some of it is because it feels a bit... forced? 

We connect not because we want to with others — but because we feel that we should out of tradition, belonging or damn seasonality.  Not actually seeking connection, kindness or a sense of belonging + togetherness.

What if we changed this? 

Let's reach out to friends because it's Tuesday, share something you thought was funny with them, tell a joke, tag them in a TikTok Dance, send a recipe you enjoyed, or send a meme of Larry David.

We don't need a season or a reason for connection, and I'd argue that our lives would be better off if we quit waiting for one.


(PS if you need any of the above or even just a pep talk — reply to this email, I got you!)

Catch you online 🏄🏼‍♀️
​Erin
​​
Events upcoming:
Join me TODAY 11/16/21 for a Community Operations for Events workshop.
Let's chat about topics with nuance — like Web 3.0 Communities on 11/24/21
Learn from the pro Rosie Sherry as she shares the Rosieland Guide to Building Profitable and Sustainable Communities on 11/18/21
​​Things I'm a fan of lately:
This thread on the marketing genius of Taylor Swift by Georgie Carroll
You are the object of a Data Extraction Operation — a great NY Times read breaking down surveillance captialism + the whole facebook thing.
The Verge's new 'On Background' Policy which I'm here for — and yes on background is an agreement.

<div class="mirror-content" data-reactroot="">​Hey friends,​We&#x27;re starting to hear tis the season for the holidays, spending time with loved ones and traditions old and new. I&#x27;ll admit — I&#x27;m not big on holidays and some of it is because it feels a bit... forced? We connect not because we want to with others — but because we feel that we should out of tradition, belonging or damn seasonality. Not actually seeking connection, kindness or a sense of belonging + togetherness. What if we changed this? Let&#x27;s reach out to friends because it&#x27;s Tuesday, share something you thought was funny with them, tell a joke, tag them in a <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@erinmikail_" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TikTok Dance</a>, send a recipe you enjoyed, or send a meme of Larry David. We don&#x27;t need a season or a reason for connection, and I&#x27;d argue that our lives would be better off if we quit waiting for one.<img alt="Image" class="image" src="https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/099/378/07e.jpeg" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:400px;margin:24px auto"/>​ (PS if you need any of the above or even just a pep talk — reply to this email, I got you!) Catch you online 🏄🏼‍♀️​​Erin<h2>​​​ Events upcoming:</h2><ul><li>​Join me TODAY 11/16/21 for a <a href="https://lu.ma/communityops002" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Community Operations for Events workshop.</a></li><li>​Let&#x27;s chat about topics <a href="https://lu.ma/withnuance_web3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">with nuance </a><a href="https://lu.ma/withnuance_web3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">— like Web 3.0 Communities on 11/24/21</a></li><li>​Learn from the pro Rosie Sherry as she shares <a href="https://lu.ma/sustainablecommunities" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">the Rosieland Guide to Building Profitable and Sustainable Communities on 11/18/21</a></li></ul><h2>​​​Things I&#x27;m a fan of lately:</h2><ul><li>​<a href="https://twitter.com/fansumption/status/1459732643424075778?s=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">This thread on the marketing genius of Taylor Swif</a>t by Georgie Carroll</li><li>​<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/12/opinion/facebook-privacy.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">You are the object of a Data Extraction Operation</a> — a great NY Times read breaking down surveillance captialism + the whole facebook thing.</li><li>​<a href="https://www.theverge.com/press-room/22772113/the-verge-on-background-policy-update" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Verge&#x27;s new &#x27;On Background&#x27; Policy</a> which I&#x27;m here for — and yes on background is an agreement.</li></ul></div>

What is "connection" anyways? » Erin Updates 11/16/21

​Hey friends,
I've been thinking about how we interact online lately — and quite honestly a bit conflicted at times. 
 
 Don't get me wrong —  I LOVE THE INTERNET,  and do think the internet as being  base-good,  meaning that most people are operating with kind, and positive intentions.
Unfortunately that doesn't mean everyone feels the same way.  We've all seen it or even participated in it. The quote tweet dunks, the clap backs, the removing of context, the back channeling.
But what if we were to just... stop?
I can't claim that there will be a magic wand that we can wave and it will go away overnight, but I do know that we possibly could make the internet a little kinder.✨ 
 
 And that starts one small action at a time.  
 
 I'm making a modest proposal for us all to think about how we use the internet — and think about how we can practice kindness in our own circles, even in our own micro interactions. 
 
 Read the full proposal for a kinder creator economy here. 
 
 I'd love to hear what values you're thinking about in your own internet habits — and curious to know how this impacts your day to day —  my calendar is open here , or reply to this email let's chat. 
 
 Catch you online 🏄🏼‍♀️ 
Erin
​ 
 Events upcoming:
Join me tomorrow, Oct 21 in NYC for an  Orbit Community Meetup at Talea Beer.
Next week,  my friend Waqas  and I will be chatting about Community + Trust in News on Twitter Spaces.
Are you a creator? — Join us for  Creator Beer Club next Wednesday Oct 27.
Join  Rosie Sherry  + I for an  educational week-long sprint focused around Starting Community the week of November 1.
​Things I'm a fan of lately:
I always love  Ryan Broderick' s  Garbage Day  — but  this week's issue  made me literally LOL b/c we've all read the headline that says how horrid the internet is.
Its not just Occam's Razor  — there's a bunch of other cool models you can use to simplify decisions! (h/t  Ethan Mollick )
Facebook went down.... and people read the news.  Which only continues to make the publisher platform relationship between those two.... weird. 
​

<div class="mirror-content" data-reactroot="">​​Hey friends,​I&#x27;ve been thinking about how we interact online lately — and quite honestly a bit conflicted at times. Don&#x27;t get me wrong — I LOVE THE INTERNET, and do think the internet as being base-good, meaning that most people are operating with kind, and positive intentions.​Unfortunately that doesn&#x27;t mean everyone feels the same way. We&#x27;ve all seen it or even participated in it. The quote tweet dunks, the clap backs, the removing of context, the back channeling.​But what if we were to just... stop?​I can&#x27;t claim that there will be a magic wand that we can wave and it will go away overnight, but I do know that we possibly could make the internet a little kinder.✨ And that starts one small action at a time. I&#x27;m making a modest proposal for us all to think about how we use the internet — and think about how we can practice kindness in our own circles, even in our own micro interactions. <a href="https://blog.erinmikailstaples.com/the-future-belongs-to-makers/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Read the full proposal for a kinder creator economy here.</a> I&#x27;d love to hear what values you&#x27;re thinking about in your own internet habits — and curious to know how this impacts your day to day — <a href="https://calendly.com/erin-at-orbit/cool-kind-chats?back=1&amp;month=2021-10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">my calendar is open here</a>, or reply to this email let&#x27;s chat. Catch you online 🏄🏼‍♀️ ​Erin<h2>​​ Events upcoming:</h2><ul><li>​Join me tomorrow, Oct 21 in NYC for an <a href="https://lu.ma/Orbit-NYC-Mission" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Orbit Community Meetup at Talea Beer.</a></li><li>​Next week, <a href="https://twitter.com/worqas" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">my friend Waqas</a><a href="https://lu.ma/news-communities" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> and I will be chatting about Community + Trust in News on Twitter Spaces.</a></li><li>​Are you a creator? — Join us for <a href="https://lu.ma/creator-beers-oct27" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Creator Beer Club next Wednesday Oct 27.</a></li><li>​Join <a href="http://twitter.com/rosiesherry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rosie Sherry</a> + I for an <a href="https://lu.ma/Starting-Community" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">educational week-long sprint focused around Starting Community the week of November 1.</a></li></ul><h2>​​Things I&#x27;m a fan of lately:</h2><ul><li>​I always love <a href="https://twitter.com/broderick" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ryan Broderick&#x27;</a>s <a href="http://garbageday.email" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Garbage Day</a> — but <a href="https://www.garbageday.email/p/the-myspace-top-8-is-destroying-society?" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">this week&#x27;s issue</a> made me literally LOL b/c we&#x27;ve all read the headline that says how horrid the internet is.</li><li>​<a href="https://twitter.com/emollick/status/1449233195837403137?s=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Its not just Occam&#x27;s Razor</a> — there&#x27;s a bunch of other cool models you can use to simplify decisions! (h/t <a href="https://twitter.com/emollick/status/1449233195837403137?s=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ethan Mollick</a>)</li><li>​<a href="https://www.niemanlab.org/2018/10/what-happens-when-facebook-goes-down-people-read-the-news/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Facebook went down.... and people read the news. </a>Which only continues to make the publisher platform relationship between those two.... weird. </li></ul>​​</div>

What is your own code of ethics? » Updates from Erin 10/20/21

Hey friends, 
Have you ever met someone from the internet IRL? What different nuances exist in these friendships that might not exist in a friendship of someone you met initially IRL? 
Let me toss the idea out that these relationships really shouldn't be that different. At the end of the day we're seeking connection, friendship, and  authenticity online.
I explored some of the nuance of these online relationships in the recent Fandom Communities newsletter —  and  why it's so important to move beyond the parasocial .
While the internet provided us so many different ways to make a living — it also normalized parasocial relationships (not cool).  
 
 Let's break this norm — starting  one conversation  at at a time. 
 
 And I'll kick it off — let's chat + get to know one another, just for the sake of getting to know one another —  my calendar is open here .

 Events upcoming: 
Today, Oct 12, 1PM ET  — Join me and  Rosie Sherry  at an  Orbit Study Group   [  RSVP Here  ]
Tomorrow, Oct 13 9:30AM ET  —  Rosie Sherry  + myself will be exploring the  Economics of Community  on Twitter Spaces — [  RSVP here  ]
Tomorrow, Oct 13 7PM ET  — Join fellow creators + creator-curious at Evil Twin Brewing in Dumbo, NYC for a cold one and good conversation. [  RSVP here  ]
Thursday, Oct 14, 3PM ET  — Catch  Maricris Bonzo  + the Orbit team breaking down the basics behind Web 3.0 — [  RSVP here  ] 
Things I'm a fan of lately:
The pandemic changed what I felt about gaming  — by  Joshua Poh
On Being Perceived  — by  Kelsey McKinney
A really good thread of alternate language we should use when discussing community  — by  Rosie Sherry
Whats on your mind? What are you a fan of lately?  
 
 Reply to this email + let me know!  
 
 Erin

<div class="mirror-content" data-reactroot="">​Hey friends, ​Have you ever met someone from the internet IRL? What different nuances exist in these friendships that might not exist in a friendship of someone you met initially IRL? ​Let me toss the idea out that these relationships really shouldn&#x27;t be that different. At the end of the day we&#x27;re seeking connection, friendship, and authenticity online.​I explored some of the nuance of these online relationships in the recent Fandom Communities newsletter — and <a href="https://blog.erinmikailstaples.com/moving-beyond-the-parasocial/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">why it&#x27;s so important to move beyond the parasocial</a>.​While the internet provided us so many different ways to make a living — it also normalized parasocial relationships (not cool). Let&#x27;s break this norm — starting one conversation at at a time. And I&#x27;ll kick it off — let&#x27;s chat + get to know one another, just for the sake of getting to know one another — <a href="https://calendly.com/erin-at-orbit/cool-kind-chats?back=1&amp;month=2021-10" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">my calendar is open here</a>.<h2>​ Events upcoming: </h2><ul><li>​Today, Oct 12, 1PM ET — Join me and<a href="http://twitter.com/rosiesherry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Rosie Sherry</a> at an <a href="https://lu.ma/Community-Operations" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Orbit Study Group </a> [ <a href="https://lu.ma/Community-Operations" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP Here</a> ]</li><li>​Tomorrow, Oct 13 9:30AM ET — <a href="http://twitter.com/rosiesherry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rosie Sherry</a> + myself will be exploring the <a href="https://lu.ma/community-econonomics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Economics of Community</a> on Twitter Spaces — [ <a href="https://lu.ma/community-econonomics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP here</a> ]</li><li>​Tomorrow, Oct 13 7PM ET — Join fellow creators + creator-curious at Evil Twin Brewing in Dumbo, NYC for a cold one and good conversation. [ <a href="https://lu.ma/creator-beer-club-Oct13" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP here </a>]</li><li>​Thursday, Oct 14, 3PM ET — Catch <a href="https://twitter.com/seemcat" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Maricris Bonzo</a> + the Orbit team breaking down the basics behind Web 3.0 — [ <a href="https://lu.ma/web3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP here </a>] </li></ul><h2>​Things I&#x27;m a fan of lately:</h2><ul><li>​<a href="https://www.joshuapoh.com/blog/pandemic-changed-what-i-felt-about-gaming" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The pandemic changed what I felt about gaming</a> — by <a href="https://twitter.com/joshuapohjl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Joshua Poh</a></li><li>​<a href="https://defector.com/on-being-perceived/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">On Being Perceived</a> — by <a href="https://twitter.com/mckinneykelsey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kelsey McKinney</a></li><li>​<a href="https://twitter.com/rosiesherry/status/1447918043313553408?s=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">A really good thread of alternate language we should use when discussing community</a> — by <a href="http://twitter.com/rosiesherry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rosie Sherry</a></li></ul>​Whats on your mind? What are you a fan of lately? Reply to this email + let me know! Erin</div>

Moving beyond the parasocial » Updates From Erin, October 12, 2021

Updates from Erin: September 28, 2021
Lately I've discovered myself exploring (and embracing) all of the different seasons of life that we go through. I'm learning to recognize that life, as much as we'd like it to be filled with rituals and routines, actually moves more as a tango, two steps forward one step back, with the rhythm of freeform jazz, unpredictable yet cohesive.
While the patterns appear inconsistent, I'd argue that we're a largely repeatable species. We like consistency, and looking at a very macro level, tend to have consistent patterns and trends, for better or worse.
As of late — I've been exploring the opportunities and potential of Web 3.0,  through education, understanding, and opportunities.I'm not quite sure that I have it all figured out yet — but I'm also starting to see some things that concern me a bit. Some of which is reflective of the same period of hype that occurred when we claimed that Web 2.0 was democratizing creation as well, (please let me know when we all make millions on our newsletters).

(tweet link) 
 
 This all being said — I'm a  don't yuck someone's yum  kinda gal, who is all for new inventions and innovations,  let's just be transparent, honest, and kind in the way that these innovations are unfolding.
Are you exploring in Web 3.0? Do you have thoughts about the industry?I'd love to hear what your thoughts are and what's on your mind.  Drop me a line /reply to this email and tell me what you're into. 💌 
 
 See you on the web 🏄🏼‍♀️ 
 
 Erin
Projects, events and recent schemes and dreams from the inner workings of my brain.
I started writing a newsletter about  Fandom Communities , recently diving into the concept of  Fandom Exploitation.
Catch me tomorrow in NYC as part of  Creator Beer Club
My day job  is up to some  very  cool things, like an  Intro to Web 3.0 workshop,   Community Learning Sprints , and a  100 Days of Community Challenge ! (Pssst —  we're hiring ,  drop me a line  if you're interested!)
I'm going to be speaking at this years  Community Conference  — mark your calendars!

<div class="mirror-content" data-reactroot=""><h2>​Updates from Erin: September 28, 2021</h2>​Lately I&#x27;ve discovered myself exploring (and embracing) all of the different seasons of life that we go through. I&#x27;m learning to recognize that life, as much as we&#x27;d like it to be filled with rituals and routines, actually moves more as a tango, two steps forward one step back, with the rhythm of freeform jazz, unpredictable yet cohesive.​While the patterns appear inconsistent, I&#x27;d argue that we&#x27;re a largely repeatable species. We like consistency, and looking at a very macro level, tend to have consistent patterns and trends, for better or worse.​As of late — I&#x27;ve been exploring the opportunities and potential of Web 3.0,  through education, understanding, and opportunities.I&#x27;m not quite sure that I have it all figured out yet — but I&#x27;m also starting to see some things that concern me a bit. Some of which is reflective of the same period of hype that occurred when we claimed that Web 2.0 was democratizing creation as well, (please let me know when we all make millions on our newsletters).<img width="604" src="https://cdn.lu.ma/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,dpr=2,quality=85,width=604/editor-images/63/14784ecf-2e53-4830-b73b-6d7d5ca0acb6" style="display:block;max-width:100%;max-height:100%;margin:24px auto"/>​<a href="https://twitter.com/erinmikail/status/1442141471617044487" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">(tweet link)</a> This all being said — I&#x27;m a don&#x27;t yuck someone&#x27;s yum kinda gal, who is all for new inventions and innovations, let&#x27;s just be transparent, honest, and kind in the way that these innovations are unfolding.​Are you exploring in Web 3.0? Do you have thoughts about the industry?I&#x27;d love to hear what your thoughts are and what&#x27;s on your mind. <a href="http://mailto:erin@erinmikailstaples.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Drop me a line</a>/reply to this email and tell me what you&#x27;re into. 💌 See you on the web 🏄🏼‍♀️ Erin<h1>​Projects, events and recent schemes and dreams from the inner workings of my brain.</h1><ul><li>​I started writing a newsletter about <a href="http://fandomcommunities.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fandom Communities</a>, recently diving into the concept of <a href="https://blog.erinmikailstaples.com/tag/fandom-communities/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fandom Exploitation.</a></li><li>​Catch me tomorrow in NYC as part of <a href="https://lu.ma/xfp4aics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Creator Beer Club</a></li><li>​<a href="https://orbit.love" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">My day job</a> is up to some very cool things, like an <a href="https://lu.ma/web3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Intro to Web 3.0 workshop,</a> <a href="https://lu.ma/orbit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Community Learning Sprints</a>, and a <a href="http://100.community" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">100 Days of Community Challenge</a>! (Pssst — <a href="http://careers.orbit.love" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">we&#x27;re hiring</a>, <a href="http://mailto:erin@orbit.love" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">drop me a line</a> if you&#x27;re interested!)</li><li>​I&#x27;m going to be speaking at this years <a href="https://communityconference.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Community Conference</a> — mark your calendars!</li></ul></div>

Thinking about fan exploitation, exploring Web 3.0, and embracing my sense of skepticism — Updates from Erin.

Hey all, 
I've been challenging myself to write more, and get things out of draft mode — a challenge that has so far led to a  blog on my own positive reinforcement flywheels ,  reflecting on finding my own harmony on the internet , and even  a TikTok  I previously wouldn't have posted because it wasn't good enough. 
This all being said — it's been, freeing? I'm learning to take time to  play in the world of possibilities a bit more.  ✨ 
And one under explored possibility is the space of this Luma newsletter. In this space I plan to: 
Share updates on what I'm working on 🔨
Share events that I'm excited about, hosting, or attending  📅
Build relationships with more amazing humans doing things in this universe 💫
Into this? Cool — let's keep in touch. 
 Not your jam? That's cool too.
A friend recently replied to something I wrote with this: 
Really love yourself: look in the mirror and make amends, not because a magazine article or social media post says it's okay, but because you're all you've got. Because you respect yourself as a person, as a human being. Help those you love, not those who others have told you need help.
... Spend your energies on what makes you and yours happy.
So my question to you is this —  how are you spending your energy on what makes you and yours happy? 
Here's a few things that I'm spending my energy on that make me happy:
Reading  — lately I've been into understanding the systems that have influenced so much of the world we live in.  The Age of Surveillance Capitalism  has been a great read.
Grill Dad Shenanigans —  My panny hobbies were fermenting, cocktails + grilling. This meant much 
Thinking about how we foster connection —  I was asked recently, what is my  why?  and looking back into my non-linear career path,  I'm passionate about fostering spaces for those who do things together.  💜
Future events + shenanigans I hope to share joy with you at! 
Creator Beers —  TONIGHT   Sept 15, 2021 at Talea Brewing in NYC.
Orbit Community Workshops  — Join us Community Folk ( Rosie Sherry  + myself) at Orbit to break down how to get your community off the ground. 

What are you up to? Where are you spending your energy? What motivates you? What are you scared of?  Whats on your mind?
Reply to this email + let me know. 
 
 Until next time, friends. 💫
Erin

<div class="mirror-content" data-reactroot="">​Hey all, ​I&#x27;ve been challenging myself to write more, and get things out of draft mode — a challenge that has so far led to a <a href="https://rosie.land/posts/positive-reinforcement-flywheels-driving-community-habits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">blog on my own positive reinforcement flywheels</a>, <a href="https://blog.erinmikailstaples.com/paid-attention-01-in-defense-of-my-imperfect-twitter-timeline/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">reflecting on finding my own harmony on the internet</a>, and even <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@erinmikail_/video/7007445440291491078?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">a TikTok</a> I previously wouldn&#x27;t have posted because it wasn&#x27;t good enough. ​This all being said — it&#x27;s been, freeing? I&#x27;m learning to take time to play in the world of possibilities a bit more. ✨ ​And one under explored possibility is the space of this Luma newsletter. In this space I plan to: <ul><li>​Share updates on what I&#x27;m working on 🔨</li><li>​Share events that I&#x27;m excited about, hosting, or attending 📅</li><li>​Build relationships with more amazing humans doing things in this universe 💫</li></ul>​Into this? Cool — let&#x27;s keep in touch. Not your jam? That&#x27;s cool too.​A friend recently replied to something I wrote with this: ​Really love yourself: look in the mirror and make amends, not because a magazine article or social media post says it&#x27;s okay, but because you&#x27;re all you&#x27;ve got. Because you respect yourself as a person, as a human being. Help those you love, not those who others have told you need help.​... Spend your energies on what makes you and yours happy.<h2>​So my question to you is this — how are you spending your energy on what makes you and yours happy? </h2>​Here&#x27;s a few things that I&#x27;m spending my energy on that make me happy:<ul><li>​Reading — lately I&#x27;ve been into understanding the systems that have influenced so much of the world we live in. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26195941-the-age-of-surveillance-capitalism?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=vCSx93LYWu&amp;rank=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Age of Surveillance Capitalism</a> has been a great read.</li><li>​Grill Dad Shenanigans — My panny hobbies were fermenting, cocktails + grilling. This meant much </li><li>​Thinking about how we foster connection — I was asked recently, what is my why? and looking back into my non-linear career path, I&#x27;m passionate about fostering spaces for those who do things together. 💜</li></ul><h2>​Future events + shenanigans I hope to share joy with you at! </h2><ul><li>​<a href="https://lu.ma/creatorbeers-sept15" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Creator Beers — </a><a href="https://lu.ma/creatorbeers-sept15" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">TONIGHT</a> Sept 15, 2021 at Talea Brewing in NYC.</li><li>​<a href="http://lu.ma/orbit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Orbit Community Workshops</a> — Join us Community Folk (<a href="http://twitter.com/rosiesherry" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rosie Sherry</a> + myself) at Orbit to break down how to get your community off the ground. </li></ul>​What are you up to? Where are you spending your energy? What motivates you? What are you scared of? Whats on your mind?​Reply to this email + let me know. Until next time, friends. 💫​Erin</div>

Greetings 👋 — let's play in the world of possibility