Instagram Account For GNOME
@sri proposed to me that GNOME starts up an Instagram. Due to a conflict, this Instagram account would have to use the user I.D. of @ gnome-desktop rather than @ gnome. This Instagram is to be used as another point of engagement with the community.
The initial idea was to have some sort of schedule for posting. After taking the time to think about it, I do not believe scheduled posts are the correct way to handle Instagram engagement. Instead, the accounts content could be based on the following:
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Events (Pictures from events, marketing materials ahead of events)
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Possible developer spotlights
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Screenshots & video of upcoming releases (e.g. GNOME 3.29 preview)
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User-created content
- Custom wallpapers, themes, extension spotlights
- Perhaps a hashtag like #MyGNOME to show off different tweaks
Within these categories perhaps different days of the week (or month) could be used in order to establish routine interaction with Instagram users. Regular interaction is important because:
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It can foster an engaged community on the platform
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Promotes familiarity with GNOME users and potential contributors on the platform
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Creates more opportunities for people to share GNOME