Claude.ai-generated supplement to the notes from the session User Personas of the Fediverse and Social Media contributed by an attendee.

User personas

Here are several user personas for the Fediverse and social media, along with their motivations:

1. The Connector Motivation: To stay in touch with friends and family, share life updates, and maintain relationships. Usage: Regularly posts personal updates, photos, and messages to keep loved ones informed about their life.

2. The Activist Motivation: To raise awareness about social and political issues, mobilize supporters, and effect change. Usage: Shares news articles, organizes events, and engages in discussions about pressing societal concerns.

3. The Professional Networker Motivation: To build career connections, find job opportunities, and showcase professional achievements. Usage: Maintains a polished profile, shares industry insights, and connects with colleagues and potential employers.

4. The Creator Motivation: To share original content, build an audience, and potentially monetize their work. Usage: Posts artwork, writing, music, or videos; engages with followers and collaborates with other creators.

5. The News Junkie Motivation: To stay informed about current events and share newsworthy information. Usage: Follows news outlets and journalists, shares and comments on breaking stories.

6. The Hobbyist Motivation: To connect with others who share their interests and passions. Usage: Joins niche communities, shares expertise, and discusses specific topics like gardening, cooking, or gaming.

7. The Lurker Motivation: To consume content and stay informed without actively participating. Usage: Regularly checks feeds, rarely posts or comments, but values the information and entertainment provided.

8. The Influencer Motivation: To build a personal brand, gain followers, and potentially earn money through sponsorships. Usage: Creates curated content, engages with followers, and collaborates with brands.

9. The Educator Motivation: To share knowledge, teach skills, and contribute to public understanding. Usage: Posts educational content, answers questions, and facilitates learning discussions.

10. The Entertainer Motivation: To amuse, distract, and bring joy to others. Usage: Shares humorous content, memes, and light-hearted posts to brighten people’s day.

Relationships between personas

1. The Connector & The Lurker

   • The Connector provides content that the Lurker consumes
   • The Lurker stays informed about their friends’ lives through the Connector’s updates

2. The Activist & The News Junkie

   • Both share interest in current events and societal issues
   • The Activist provides commentary that the News Junkie finds valuable

3. The Professional Networker & The Educator

   • Both often share industry insights and knowledge
   • They may collaborate on professional development content

4. The Creator & The Influencer

   • Often collaborate on content creation
   • May cross-promote each other’s work to expand their audiences

5. The Hobbyist & The Educator

   • The Educator might provide valuable information to the Hobbyist
   • The Hobbyist might seek out the Educator for advanced knowledge in their area of interest

6. The Entertainer & The Lurker

   • The Entertainer provides content that the Lurker enjoys consuming
   • The Lurker’s passive engagement (views, likes) supports the Entertainer’s reach

7. The Creator & The Hobbyist

   • May collaborate on niche content related to specific interests
   • The Hobbyist might be an engaged fan of the Creator’s work

8. The Influencer & The Professional Networker

   • Might collaborate on branded content or professional events
   • The Professional Networker might seek the Influencer’s advice on personal branding

9. The Activist & The Educator

   • Might work together to create informative content about social issues
   • Both are interested in spreading awareness and knowledge

10. The News Junkie & The Connector

    • The News Junkie might provide timely information that the Connector shares with their network
    • The Connector might provide personal perspectives on news events that interest the News Junkie

11. The Creator & The Entertainer

    • Might collaborate on creative, entertaining content
    • Both seek to engage audiences, albeit in different ways

12. The Professional Networker & The Lurker

    • The Lurker might follow the Professional Networker to stay informed about industry trends
    • The Professional Networker’s content serves as a resource for the Lurker’s career development