FOLLOW A MEMBER MARATHON!!!
We have all loved experimenting and posting in our feed since it launched! 
I have noticed that many members have been hesitant to join in & follow each other and fellow listeners. The feed is intended to be a place of sharing, connection building and encouragement. I follow many people whom I have never chatted with & for those of you who are comfortable with that, I want to invite you to join the..... drum roll please..........
Follow a Member Marathon!
What is the follow a member marathon?
A 1 week event in which we encourage members & listeners to follow each other! Specifically, if you look at your follow list and you see that you primarily follow listeners, go find 26 members to follow!
26 miles in a marathon & 26 members in the follow a member marathon!
How do you find people to follow?
- Forum
- Group supports
- My impact contact list
- Reposts on your feed
When does this start?
RIGHT NOW!
If you participate, please share the names of the 26 members you have followed in this thread! When you post write -
"i am honored to now be following....and tag their names"
Once completed, you will earn the "Marathon Badge!"
Anyone, who goes above and beyond the marathon challenge (by listing 26 or more new ppl they are following), will be eligible to earn 1 cheer for every extra person they follow!
i am honored to now be following
1. @CutieClem
2. @BananaHamac
3. @Celaeno
4. @YoungGirl
6. @keelan
7. @lazyKatz
8. @aquila29
10. @Hischild95
11. @Roxtar14
12. @lovelyMax
13. @lovelyMax
14. @squib
15. @ValentineLove
16. @CallmeNicole
17. @uglyPandaMan
19. @sensibleOwl7079
20. @hopeanchor
21. @shesmywinona27
22. @Antonellaaa
23. @oliveMap1883
24. @vacant
26. @MeteorShower
HOORAY!!! I am excited to see your creativity come through to the feed!
Nice one @Laura
Will get to this straight away!
Hooray! Go @mobbsy Go!
Oh, thank you @Laura! What a lovely company to be in ^^ You're too kind.
I don't think the badge is necessary for me, because I already love the broad range of possibilities which feed creates. I am very fond of looking at the sea of thoughts and inspiration this community forms. But I think it may be a good encouragement for others to post and follow. I'd love if more people use it.
I am honored to be following @Spes.
Thank you!
27. @Spes
@Laura Why are some of the names bigger than others?
@Laura didnt know this was going to happen. Nice Laura
I think this is a nice idea, but won't this make it highly likely that members feel as if listeners following them from now on being rather superficial? In the sense they may think "Oh a listener followed me in order to get a badge".
I honestly think the best way to connect listeners to members is through group chat.
I don't think so! As I mentioned, this program may not be for everyone! I believe that adding connections can only feel good :)
And I have invited members to participate in this program as well! More connections = more support = more good feelings & positivity!
YAY, im excited just thinking about it :) @Zedda
don't let the perfect (or the "maybe better") be the enemy of the good!
This sounds awesome! I only joined 2 days ago and am already loving this. As well as getting my issues out and discussing with others, it would also be great to find new friends as I've been lonely for much of my life! :)
Welcome to the community!! We have been waiting a long time for you to get here!
I'm happy to be following:
My listener twin! <3
Proudly following:
@CurlyFries0426
@shiningforest93
@TREZEE2920
@caringbuddy29
@listener1216
@Simon2517
@Siradaninsan0
@keepsmiling3
@Lostbutkindsoul29
@blissfulGrace86
@eternalHeart192
@Always25
@Lawless
@Irishcat
@holypeace
@Fernanda89
@AelaTheHuntress
@thoughtfulSoul90
@Lotusflowers
@DV251383
@Kaiasayer
@magnanimousCaramel88
@Nirvanabloom
@yungmonet
@Managaus
@zxcvb7
Well thank you! :)
@HeleneNoel nice work :)
is there any easy way to see now which our followees are members?
...asked the lazy unicorn who is already following 600+ peoples
I do so by going on the followers settings page and seeing who I'm not able to send a message to - as then I know they must be members. However, I am not sure if there are any other ways. @KrinkTheMellowUnicorn
Do you have to post the list of people you're following here to get the badge?
Not required, but encouraged :)
And you need to post the # of ppl you have followed, so we can keep track along side you.
I am pleased to announce that I am now following 26+ new people....some of whom are listed below:
1. @mobbsy
2. @Heather
3. @QuickJazz
4. @Ej
5. @Waterbear
6. @AdventuRin
7. @Anomalia
8. @AutumnSunset23
9. @MissKatherine
10. @ItsLee
11. @JackalopeSoup
12. @Oreo
13. @EmmaV
14. @Flourish
15. @Evi
16. @Jaelin
17. @Cadence
18. @CoffeeTeaAndHonesty
19. @bookworm4
20. @RocketsMom
21. @Kane
22. @Roadie
23. @theblueiris
24. @SheKnowsHope
25. @dontfogettosmile
26. @Steph716
Thanks :) I followed more people than that...but it only called for 26.....I, personally, like to make it a point to follow anyone who is like-minded, creative, has good ideas, etc, whenever I come across them...and the the new connect cards update has really helped make it a lot easier!!! :)
Nice! You can follow more! The more you list - you can earn a special prize :)
(look at the bottom of the thread)
@mscoxie -- I think the goal of this particular thread/project is for listeners to follow members (increasing connection across the community not just between listeners)..... Is that correct @Laura?
26 more....the majority of whom are members....hope this is better :)
27. @Hollywoodglitter
28. @Always25
29. @DHawks
30. @Babyelephant
31. @PrincessParkerr
32. @lighthearted
33. @butterflyangel3891
34. @inventiveCamp6825
35. @halfbloodprincessx
36. @Perugirl
37. @TheSirenCalledLorelei
38. @CatPlum24
39. @Lucym88
40. @sweetchevy82
41. @AffyAvo
42. @alexaners7734
43. @NorthDUKEStar
44. @Dreamer95
45. @decembernight0608
46. @Andrei
47. @vans145
48. @Cookie24
49. @nimnim
50. @blissfullyunkwnf25
51. @apersonwithoutaname
52. @RideaRainbow
@mscoxie -- they are all awesome!! Thanks for sharing!!! You rock!
thank you for following me...!
Here's who I'm following!
1. @AdventuRin
3. @Annie
8. @Dovah
10. @heartsNcupcakes
11. @Heather
12. @heavenlyEagle22
13. @JaceofSpades
14. @Jake
17. @LaLaLoopsy1234
18. @Laura
19. @Letmehelpyou210
20. @Lilylistens
22. @MadiAsAHatter
23. @Minionator
24. @Miracle
29. @OrangeSlices
31. @Pam
33. @RainOrShine
36. @Soulsurfer
37. @StandForFreedom
40. @Suzanne
43. @Vivalalauren
44. @wideopenears
44 peoples but some are listeners?
True! This is meant to be member focused! Find members to follow :)
If few listeners slip in there, that is okay! But the focus is on members!
sounds good!
What a charming coincidence, @TabbyPhoenix, because I'm following you back ^^
*high fives*
Woot woot!! :D
Now I just need to get past my shyness and start posting more
Don't be shy... we are so happy to have you! <3
@TabbyPhoenix, your first post was wonderful ^^ I hope you will post more in the future!
@TabbyPhoenix Love what you decided to post!
@TabbyPhoenix, I'm happy you're following me!
Excited to be following:
1 @amiableBlueberry3486
2 @amiableFan6854
3 @ASC7
4 @azureThinker146
5 @BenjaminWebbhasautism
6 @creativeSpruce1165Following
7 @fafaro
8 @gentleBalloon8358
9 @IHaveNoIdeaWhatIWant
10 @independentBeach8626
11 @JustAnotherCogInTheMachine
12 @Justwannatalkaboutit
13 @Miewww
14 @orangeBike4917
15 @selfconfidentJar1748
16 @TabbyPhoenix
17 @tealWater2471
18 @theDohv
19 @thehulk
20 @TrishLives17
21 @understandingPond1300
22 @WordyAllen
23 @pneal0602
24 @Harsh1989
25 @inquisitor
26 @fairmindedBike3587
Guess will be following more, in the coming days :)
