As I mentioned in my earlier post, I’m stepping down from edseldopefan.org’s social media presence effective immediately. While the almost certain TikTok ban this Sunday feels disheartening (I’ve loved being part of that platform) it gave me a moment to reflect. I realized I’d become so invested in social media that edseldopefan.org, our flagship site, had become an afterthought.

That’s not where I want to be.

Instead of seeing this as a setback, I’m using it as an opportunity to double down on what truly excites me: improving this website for our amazing community. I’ve already started revamping EDF Photo – check it out and let me know your thoughts! I’ve improved the aesthetics and readability of EDF Photo, and I’m still not done yet. I’ve also put together a to-do list for new features and updates to the main site. Things might look a bit wonky if I’m working on them, but that’s alright. Just letting you know it’s me doing some improvements!

Another reason I’m stepping back from socials is that I’ve realized my fansite’s presence on social media may unintentionally compete with the band’s official channels. When we’re putting out the same messages from different places, it can dilute the impact. I don’t want to step on any toes, so I’m shifting gears to focus on this space – where I can really amplify their work without getting in the way. As always, I encourage you to like and follow Dope on their official channels: you can check ’em out right there in the sidebar. edseldopefan.org is an unofficial, fan made resource.

I know change isn’t always easy, but it’s often necessary to grow. I’m excited to see where this new chapter takes us and hope you’ll be part of the journey. Your feedback, ideas, and support mean the world to me. Let’s build something great together.

Thank you for being here.

Cristina xoxo