# Telling this community's story **URL:** \ **Category:** Workbench\ **Created:** [November 1, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/telling-this-communitys-story/608 "2021-11-01T14:13:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![craigconstantine](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/craigconstantine/32/2322_2.png) [@craigconstantine](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/craigconstantine)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/telling-this-communitys-story/608/1 "2021-11-01T14:13:54Z")
In recent weeks, I’ve had some exceptional conversations with @Emeric and @ric. Thanks guys! It really helps when people are willing to listen to me blather on, and then ask me the good-hard questions. 🙂 I’ve not changed any **functionality** , I just wanted to lay out some of the story-telling changes just to show my work. Unless you’re here _a lot_ and are super-detail-oriented, these changes are probably too subtle to notice… thus I’m pointing them out. ## Fear of missing out, and avoiding overload This is the single biggest thing I’ve been struggling with: How to explain my _idea_ for what this community is supposed to be. Back in June, I wrote a first attempt. There was a glimmer of the story, but it focused too much on “levels” and features. I’ve rewritten it, and this gets much closer to the heart of the story I want to share: > This community is a place where podcasters can share and amplify their enthusiasm for the art of podcasting. You can show up as little or as much as you want. I understand that life gets busy, and we each have commitments and responsibilities in our lives. This community will be here whenever your podcasting passion bubbles up. > > My personal commitment is to do what it takes to create the space and to be the first steward of this community. That includes taking care of the day-to-day chores, having a sound business plan, and planning for managing growth, (both growing successfully and restraining growth so we don’t lose what makes the community special.) > > If you want something to learn, are seeking a conversation to engage in, are looking for camaraderie, have a question, need a nudge, or even a well-intentioned shove… You’ll find that here. Here you can engage when you want, contribute what you wish, and get what you need. Here you won’t find saccharine trivialities, fear-of-missing-out, click-bait, nor advertising. Here, you [are not the product](https://constantine.name/tag/jaron-lanier/). ## Who’s it for? The second-most important page on this entire Forum is, [Who’s it for?](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/whos-it-for/321) That’s why there’s a link to that page in the top-banner. [Welcome!](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/welcome/16) is the most important page here. It’s pinned to the top of the listing of Topics for new people. It’s where people land when they access the link which I most often share, [https://podcaster.community/](https://podcaster.community/) I’ve removed my use of the words “anonymous visitor.” That’s a technical description, rather than a way that people would identify themselves. That changes the tone of this part of the page… > **Our visitors** > > Everyone is welcome! A key feature of this community is that some of what we create, post and discuss is publicly visible. While there’s value in having a private community and private content, some things which begin and develop _inside_ the community become true gems that would benefit people beyond the community. > > **Our members** > > Everyone who creates a free account and logs in is a member. While visitors can read, our members can _engage_ in the public areas. Members can “like,” reply, and post in certain public areas. ɕ ---
**Author:** ![maryjlrowe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/maryjlrowe/32/1721_2.png) [@maryjlrowe](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/maryjlrowe)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/telling-this-communitys-story/608/2 "2021-11-01T18:46:22Z")
Hi @craigconstantine - Speechless with joy that a number of accidents led me to sign up for POD9 when it was totally illogical to do so - which led to a transition here + grateful for this space + do have actual questions + can imagine becoming useful to others someday = thank you! ---
**Author:** ![AdamGreenberg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/adamgreenberg/32/371_2.png) [@AdamGreenberg](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/AdamGreenberg)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/telling-this-communitys-story/608/3 "2021-11-01T23:23:24Z")
Appreciate all that; thanks for making and stewarding the space, Craig. ---
**Author:** ![Jayne](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/jayne/32/362_2.png) [@Jayne](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/Jayne)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/telling-this-communitys-story/608/4 "2021-11-02T20:35:18Z")
Love the new story rising up. Grateful for he time and effort you have put into building this wonderful community 🙏 💕 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.podcaster.community/system/32/548_2.png) [@system](https://forum.podcaster.community/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.podcaster.community/t/telling-this-communitys-story/608/5 "2024-05-05T17:28:22Z")
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