@andypiper @jaz I’d be lying if I said it didn’t take considerable time and dedication. I typically get more interaction in spaces like the Fediverse than almost any centralized platform, but I had to start from zero at one point, too.

In any community, you have to meet people where they’re at. You have to take time to get to know folks, and dive deep into the things you’re passionate about. You can’t get much success from faking it with engagement bait, or buying followers, or finding a way to game an algorithm.

Moving to the Fediverse is no different. Unless you’re already a major celebrity with a big following, upward traction will only come with patience and good faith engagement. Otherwise, it doesn’t pass the smell test.