Trey Hunner 🐍 (41)
What tips do you have for folks thinking of trying out Mastodon during #PyConUS this year?
3 of my tips:
1. Follow the #PyConUS hashtag (yes you can follow a hashtag just like following a profile!)
2. If you post and realize you forgot the #PyConUS hashtag, don't delete your post. Just edit it!
3. Consider following the #PyCon hashtag also. Many folks use it without realizing that #PyConUS is the official one.
What tips do you have?
In the Westin lobby playing Cabo for a bit if anyone wants to join us #PyConUS
Edit: you have not played this game but I'll teach you
Come to the Westin lobby soon and I'll teach you a card game called Cabo #PyConUS
Some more PyCon tips (from me):
• At lunch and breakfast, ask "is this seat taken" and if it's not, you've just joined a conversation over a meal
• Ask folks what inspired them to attend PyCon, what they've enjoyed most so far, and what they use (or plan to use) Python for
• Take a quiet break alone when you need it and keep the quiet room in mind
• As the day starts to wrap up, ask folks if they have dinner plans
https://treyhunner.com/2018/04/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-first-pycon/
Some tips from @glyph
• Attend open spaces
• Host an open space
• Drink lots of water and be mindful of your body
And a big one for long-time conference attendees especially: deliberately plan some of your meals toward meeting NEW people instead of always hanging out with old friends.
Attend talks and occasionally attend the "hallway track" as a means to have a shared experience with folks who you just watched a talk with.
More tips from @AlSweigart on gamifying social interactions for yourself while at @pycon:
• Pick a color besides black, grey, or blue and find the closest person wearing a shirt of that color. Go up and talk to them, no matter who they are.
• Try to sit at breakfasts and lunches with people you don't know.
• Try to avoid eating alone. Meals are a great time to meet people.
• Try to follow up with folks you met after Pycon.
More tips from @brainwane:
• volunteering is a great way to meet new people (& be part of the event)
• submit a lightning talk (sign up ASAP)
• chat with vendors in the expo hall
• try to follow the PacMan rule in conversations (leave a space open for someone new to join in)
https://www.harihareswara.net/posts/2023/your-first-pycon-but-not-your-first-convention/
@boticelli @melaniearbor great start! You may also want to follow #PyCon (to see posts from folks who use that hashtag without realizing that #PyConUS is the official one)