Siam

By trying to not toot stuff outside of the gamedev topics, I have a growing anxiety and am afraid to have a LinkedIn like discourse.
I don’t want LinkedIn discourse here.
I want new connections, ideas for midjourney prompts, silly Christmas nerdy stuff, pics of random shit and tips about how to be a good gamedev parent.
Yeah

And you?

Nov 26, 2022 at 10:40amWeb
Show threadDr Jess BirchNov 26, 2022
@Siam I try to spread my non-gaming stuff mainly to followers via Unlisted posts & keep Public stuff (that'll be on the Local timeline of all 16,000 other instance members) to at least game/tech adjacent.
Show threadSiamNov 26, 2022
@shivoa I understand that but how do I find "you" if you don’t post random stuff on the listed feed? It’s not in my habits to just randomly follow people, so maybe that’s my flaw here?
Show threadDr Jess BirchNov 26, 2022
@Siam I'm generally here for gamedev, so I mainly read Local & don't need to follow people on this instance. I occasionally check people's profiles to see what else they're saying (as that shows Unlisted posts too) and boosting.
After this flood of new users recedes somewhat, it will probably be easier to spot active members & follow when you find someone posting quality Unlisted content (or you don't want to read Local all the time).
Show threadSiamNov 26, 2022
@shivoa thank you so much for your insights. I know how a working ecosystem can be easily disrupted with some uncareful new guests… I’m still trying to explain the concept of netiquette to the younglings at work - all I get is awe and disbelief.
Show threadNoel-TienNov 26, 2022
@Siam Definitely agree with you. I wonder if there're instances for gamedevs to just chill and connect through not necesarily gamedev stuff. Maybe worth to look into, I'd love to know how cool the folks here are, not only about their games =D
Show threadSiamNov 26, 2022

@alcy my personal life revolves a lot around my job. My SO is also a gamedev, my kids are playing video games, I’m involved in a lot of orgs and talks and stuff. But for me it’s not only about making games. It’s about living as a gamedev. As a parent. As a friend and partner. Living and thriving in this hellish global capitalist industry.

Show me your plants and your macramé please. I want to vent about lice and otitis. And also try to find the best Jira workflow for an animation pipeline!

Show threadNoel-TienNov 28, 2022

@Siam YES PLEASE

we definitely need more humanity (not necesarily less games though, but more "people-ing")

Show threadMichael BartnettNov 26, 2022

@Siam gamedev has the tendency to takeover all my thought capacity, so probably healthy for us to post about non-gamedev stuff as well 😅

my favorite thread I read on here this week was about coffee brewing methods

I'm sure most folks wouldn't mind random shit

idk what LinkedIn discourse is tho, it sounds intimidating lol

Show threadSiamNov 27, 2022
@michaelbartnett LinkedIn style discourse is when you give professional advice or talk about your achievements with a little fun twist. It’s unnecessarily witty and cringey af.
I’m totally fascinated but very bad at it lol.
Show threadMichael BartnettNov 27, 2022
@Siam oh god lol I share the sentiment then,, that sounds like a homework assignment, TED talks taken to your social media feed