Community Management Resources
A Discourse on Discourse: Understanding Fandom and Online Communities, 2023
GDC Talk, Video & Slideshow
My 2023 GDC talk on understanding the complexities of online fandoms. It covers subjects like “why are fandom’s self limiting?",” the risks and rewards of encouraging fandom behaviors, and solutions to common conflicts.
Video of talk is available on the vault, but of course it’s difficult to link to videos behind a paywall. Just search for my name.
Intro to Community Management
Article
An article written for the Digital Thriving Playbook (prev Fairplay Alliance) on understanding the basics of Community Management. Also includes my personal soapbox about how Community Management is closer to Community Design.
Method to the Madness: Practical Science for Community Management, 2024
GDC Talk, Video & Slideshow
My 2024 GDC talk on integrating social science principles like Social Cognitive Theory and In/Out Group Dynamics into Community Management.
Video of talk is available on the vault, but of course it’s difficult to link to videos behind a paywall. Just search for my name.
The Blaseball Discord Rules
Notion Doc
This was the final set of rules in the Blaseball Discord before it's untimely end in 2023.
A Dev’s Guide to Parasocial Relationships
Notion Doc
A guide to help educate members of the development team on safe boundaries to have with an audience. This was written to walk the Blaseball team through interfacing on social media and Discord.
General Resouces
Covid Resources for Attending Events
Notion Doc
This is a collection of information and tips I’ve picked up for Covid safety. Protect yourself and your community.