@BriannaLove

What countries are you including in your thesis?

@srfirehorseart

Currently only thinking the US. But, I have ideas on how to expand the research into other areas.

I'm wanting to examine rhetorics used, and then ask if there is a difference in rhetorical strategies in their public engagement depending on region of the US. I hesitate to go outside the US as it is a thesis and not a dissertation.

@BriannaLove

Fair enough.

Your posts are seen globally (I'm in the UK), it'd be helpful if you were clearer in your call out.

IMO, you'll improve your response rate if you
- keep queries short & specific,

- make them easy to share/answer and

-state upfront any benefits for those who take part

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@srfirehorseart

Honestly, the response has been amazing and this post blew up. Normally my posts maybe get a couple hundred views and that's only if it has a picture. I was not expecting this.

@BriannaLove
Congratulations!

My experience is that research requests (via the LGBTQ charity i used to work for) had a low response rate. I'm glad to hear you've bucked the trend.

If you've shared the same request on other platforms, I'd be interested to know if that positive response shows Mastodon is a more supportive environment?