Trey Hunner ๐ (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?
More tips from @brainwane:
โข volunteering is a great way to meet new people (& be part of the event)
โข submit a lightning talk (sign up ASAP)
โข chat with vendors in the expo hall
โข 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/
Some tips from @glyph
โข Attend open spaces
โข Host an open space
โข 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:
โข 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.
โข Try to sit at breakfasts and lunches with people you don't know.
โข Try to avoid eating alone. Meals are a great time to meet people.
โข Try to follow up with folks you met after Pycon.
Some more PyCon tips (from me):
โข At lunch and breakfast, ask "is this seat taken" and if it's not, you've just joined a conversation over a meal
โข 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
โข Take a quiet break alone when you need it and keep the quiet room in mind
โข 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/
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
@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)
Come to the Westin lobby soon and I'll teach you a card game called Cabo #PyConUS