7 Tips for Singles Navigating the Beartaria Times App.
By Abigail McKinney/ QoE
First, you should know that you’re not alone. After receiving feedback from other app users, I’ve devised a list of helpful tips for singles on the Beartaria Times App (BTA). We hope you make the most of this and other articles in the name of overcoming and planting seeds.
1. Always Connect or Follow
See someone who strikes your fancy or at least has you intrigued? If you don’t follow or request to connect with them (i.e., friend request), you may never see that person again. Each Group thread features a limited number of the most current posts. That means that if you go back two days later, scrolling through to find that one post, it may have already disappeared from that group’s feed. That post now exists only on that person’s profile. Then what? Will you remember their username or perhaps a hashtag they used? Maybe, but you don’t want to chance it.
2. Use Hashtags
Hashtags are the best way for someone to find you based on the gist of a post you’ve made. So maybe they don’t remember your bear name or user name, but they might just remember that post about knives, books, or a particular dish you made. You can use a general or specific hashtag, like #baking or #chickenpotpie, or even #singles. You’ve now significantly increased the chances that your admirer will find you.
3. Be Active / Make Posts
Being active is the next best way for people to find you. There are TONS of great catches here on the BTA, but no one will know you exist if you’re not posting. And, even if you burn up the comments and like up a storm—but you’re not posting—you are missing the opportunity to present yourself with context.
4. Join the Singles Group and Scroll through the Member List
Every location and category group shows a member list. That means that you can scroll through membership lists to peruse profile photos. You should join the Singles Group to appear on that group’s member list.
5. Post in Different Threads
Sometimes the Singles Group can be daunting; it’s where our expectations, hopes, and past pain come into play. But, there’s too much good in this beartarian community to let past failures or fear of rejection stop you from shining your light. Not feeling quite ready to “put yourself out there?” Stay active in other categories and location groups. But you need to ensure that people know that you are, in fact, single.
6. List Yourself as Single, and Be Sure You Have A Picture of Your Face
When that future Mr. or Mrs. Bear makes it over to your page, after checking out your #gardening post, make sure that you’ve listed yourself as single on your profile and have at least one post with a picture of your face. Let’s face it; your face is the persona of your being. You can discover in seconds whether or not you are attracted to someone by viewing their face. (This is why contact goes up exponentially.) When that special someone scrolls your page, they will be delighted to find this combo: single + your face.
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8. Use the Block Function If Someone Is Bothering You
The BTA crew is busy at work, crushing. They’ve given you your personal ban hammer to help you avoid being harassed by gammas and such. If someone is bothering you, block them! Don’t just abandon ship. We want to keep the good energy flowing and overcome obstacles to building our community.
7. Be Positive & Open
The things that you came to Beartaria Times for are here! Have faith. You are exactly where you need to be. Trust your instincts. Be open enough to get to know people, and if there’s no real compatibility or chemistry, let it go without placing blame. Do your best to communicate your thoughts and needs openly. Then, you won’t have to wonder when it is right—it will be clear.
We’re called to be fruitful and multiply. You can plant seeds through these eight actions, which express your cooperation with the process. Allow patience for yourself and others. Water your steps with care and consideration. Till out unnecessary expectations and worries. And watch your life bloom with family and in the community.
God sets the lonely in families. He brings out those who are bound with singing, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. – Psalm 68:6
