my thoughts on building online communities, part 1 (uncut video)

[@forge7media]

Hey Alex, thank you for the video! Ive been struggling with the community aspect lately, specifically in person community. I live in a small town and I’m thinking about relocating to somewhere that more things are happening. I’ve tried to get fulfillment through FB groups, but it’s just not the same. Anyway, you got me thinking. Thanks brother, keep up the great work and keep uploading! God bless!

[@itsalexoh]

@@forge7media Thanks for sharing! I completely agree with you that FB groups is not a replacement for in-person community and relationships. To be totally honest, online communities are hit or miss (and more often a miss in my experience 😅), but I do hope both you and I can find a community to belong to. I definitely think relocating could be a great opportunity! For me, I struggle with committing the time to be a consistent member somewhere - but hoping to change that in the new year ☺️

[@forge7media]

@ It also seems that more and more through anonymity people are more critical, which brings a negative tone and prevents people from sharing their work and ideas. I pray that we all find that place of creative freedom and support from the community.