Fans are what makes being a porn star so rewarding. I’ve been an adult industry performer for a decade now and I can wholeheartedly say I wouldn’t be where I am today without my amazing fans (or my giant tits and elastic asshole). Without fans, porn stars wouldn’t be popular and adult companies wouldn’t thrive and flourish. Being an avid fan can be tricky, though. How can you make yourself visible to your favorite performers? How can you interact with your favorite starlets and hunks without coming across as “annoying” or “demanding?” I put together a list of “DOs and DON’Ts” for you wonderful porn lovers on how you can get the most out of your fandom experience on social media, and hopefully not get blocked.
DO promote your favorite performer’s scene! Retweets can go a long way when a scene comes out. There have been countless times I wasn’t even aware a new scene of mine was released until I saw one of my fans posting it and tagging me in it. I suck A LOT of dicks, so it’s easy to forget about some of my scenes I’ve shot. It’s an excellent way for your favorite star to see you actively making his/her work visible and they are more likely to interact with you because of it.
DON’T have a dick picture as your avatar or send a picture of your dick to a performer.
DO comment on performers’ posts. A simple “Hey, I really enjoyed this scene,” or “That dress looks great on you” are really appreciated. Sadly, XXX stars receive a lot of negative comments and just downright hatred from the general public on almost a daily basis on social media. Little nuggets of sunshine like a compliment or affirmation can truly change someone’s day. Also, every time you compliment a porn star, your penis grows one inch. Don’t bother verifying that information, just trust me.
DON’T have a dick picture as your avatar or send a picture of your dick to a performer.
DO be respectful. This goes back to the whole “adult stars deal with rudeness daily” comment. Just because a performer performs sex acts on film doesn’t mean you have to tweet every horny, gross, and disgusting thought that creeps into your mind. Even if it’s technically a “compliment,” manners still matter, especially on the internet. Being nice also makes your penis grow another inch.
DON’T have a dick picture as your avatar or send a picture of your dick to a performer.
DO request performers to your favorite companies. With the internet being the driving force behind most studios’ production efforts, companies are more open to fan suggestions on whom they choose to hire. What doesn’t work and is not effective is tweeting saying, “Hey, why haven’t you shot for so-and-so?” Most performers would happily love to shoot for every single company currently in production, but there are other factors in play that your boner might not understand fully. Tweeting companies here, there, or even daily to request your favorite stars be cast in a scene by said-company might seem small, but it can be an effective tool. I just started giggling because I said “tool.”
DON’T have a dick picture as your avatar or send a picture of your dick to a performer.
DO try and purchase your porn. Money is tight for almost every one (including performers), and purchasing a custom video, Skype show, performer website membership, or even merchandise can be a fabulous way to show your support for all the loads of cum he/she has made you bust over the years. If you’re not in a financial position to contribute funds yourself, retweet when a star posts that they are selling something. Just because you can’t help monetarily doesn’t mean someone else can’t.
DON’T have a dick picture as your avatar or send a picture of your dick to a performer.
Well, there you have it folks. Some simple DO’s and DON’Ts of social media. Most of it seems like common sense, because it actually is. Remember that just because someone doesn’t tweet you back or engage with your post, doesn’t mean they didn’t see it or that they don’t appreciate it. Without fans, we wouldn’t be stars. Now go hop on Twitter and put this list to use!
P.S: Don’t have a dick picture as your avatar or send a picture of your dick to a performer.
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