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evalka @evalka.bsky.social · 20d

Another essay, this time on what I've learnt from making many worlds for VRChat: their designs impact people's behavior in ways far stronger than I ever expected.

VR is an escape to a better world, here's how world design could help keep it better!

evalkafox.wordpress.com/2025/10/04/c...

Creating for the Human: How World Design Sparks Meaningful Connections in Virtual Reality

Despite a toxic exterior, social spaces in virtual reality are capable of many beautiful things. Through creating worlds for VRChat, I learnt that the design of these spaces has a far stronger impa…

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evalka @evalka.bsky.social · Sep 16

I've been through a lot in my time on VRChat, making many mistakes and doing my best to learn from them but finding it difficult.

I thought to condense what this taught me about social VR into something I think is worth reading. Let me know your thoughts!

evalkafox.wordpress.com/remember-the...

How “Remember the Human” Applies in the Virtual World

Social VR is well known as a drama-filled and toxic space, despite the amazing experiences that come with it. This short rant-essay, built off of my own experiences, helps to explain factors I beli…

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Aug 12

🪐 Be part of the adventure! The BridgeMakers Firefly VR series, beginning 8/28 at 9PM ET, explores the ‘Verse with weekly talks & discussions in a custom VR world. Meet fellow fans, share theories, and relive the magic. Limited tickets—don’t miss out!

#firefly #filmsky
🗣️: discord.gg/xX5M5D7ByX

This is a poster of a show called Firefly. The BridgeMakers Firefly VR series explores the 'Verse with weekly talks & discussions in a custom VR world. Meet fellow fans, share theories, and relive the magic. Limited tickets—don't miss out!

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Aug 9

(2/2) Our Firefly event promo video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp9Y...

Love Letters to Firefly

YouTube video by BridgeMakers

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Aug 9

(1/2) 🚀 Step aboard Serenity! Join host ScottScott @byskieboo.bsky.social in VRChat on 8/28 at 9PM ET for a 16-week Firefly deep dive with presentations, behind-the-scenes stories, and fan theories. Bring your headset and RSVP in Discord to join the crew. 🛸 #firefly #filmsky
🗣️: discord.gg/xX5M5D7ByX

Join the BridgeMakers Discord Server!

BridgeMakers is a collaborative incubator empowering builders, leaders, and learners in social VR. We practice kindness, iteration, and conflict resiliency while creating brave spaces to grow alongsid...

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jul 2

We invite you to take a break from the summer heat this week and come to #PJKTFEST25 by @projektcommunity.com! You can take a look at this fun video below or use the in-world map to find our booth. If you stop by on 7/5 at 4PM Eastern, you can even meet some of us there! ♥️💜💙
#VRCademicSky #VRChat

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 30

At the top of the hour (from this post), feel free to watch the Twitch stream from @projektcommunity.com as our booth is featured among the community of booths at #PJKTFEST25!
#VRCademicSky #VirtualReality #VRChat

www.twitch.tv/projektcommu...

ProjektCommunity - Twitch

Projekt: Community is a virtual events organization focused on celebrating the power and creativity of the VR community. From Roleplay groups to Music Festivals, Language Exchanges to Film Festivals, ...

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 27

After weeks of effort from @armanixr.com and @simulatedbeing.bsky.social , we are at #PJKTFEST25 by @projektcommunity.com ! Huge congrats to them on this achievement and a big thank you to @emmatorch.bsky.social for helping throughout the process! Come visit our booth today!
vrc.group/PJKT.3741

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Art-Angel @artangelvr.bsky.social · Jun 16

Currently filled with overwhelming love and warmth. Thank you to everyone who was able to make the Bridgemakers Anniversary Summit possible and for sharing your heartfelt stories :’) #bridgemakers #vrchat #virtualreality #humanity #connection

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Projekt: Community @projektcommunity.com · Jun 27

PJKT: FEST 2025 Schedule & Notices! 🎉

Thanks to all for your patience! Let's make this year's PJKT: FEST awesome!

#PJKTFEST25 #VRChat #festival

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Projekt: Community @projektcommunity.com · Jun 27

Hey crew! we are geetting ready!

Streams starting soon, so you better get your popcon ready!
🔗⬇️Link here⬇️🔗
www.twitch.tv/projektcommu...
#PJKT2025 #PJKT #PJKTFEST2025

projektcommunity Schedule - Twitch

Check out projektcommunity stream schedule, and set reminders so you don’t miss out!

www.twitch.tv

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 21

At the top of the next hour of this post, we begin our first day of our new Deliberative Diplomats course with @venialogan.bsky.social! There's still some time to register until then! 🥳

BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 14

With only a week left to register, here is an informative message about our new Deliberative Diplomats course from course teacher @venialogan.bsky.social ! Feel free to share with any digital leaders you know trying to navigate tough problems. #VRCademicSky #CivilDiscourse

scms.me/vr-discourse...

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 20

We tend not to realize that we've decided our own facts based upon the way we originally view things. In failing to convince someone to think our way, we may think of them as amoral. How do we manage this online? Sign up for
@venialogan.bsky.social 's course to learn more! scms.me/vr-discourse...

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 19

Divisiveness can shape our interactions with another person on a computer elsewhere. The time/energy we spend doing that really influences how we interact with our own communities. How do we manage that?

Watch and sign up for @venialogan.bsky.social 's course to learn more! scms.me/vr-discourse...

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 15

Our June 2025 leadership summit is live now ♥️💜💙: www.youtube.com/live/J9vGGIP...

BridgeMakers June 2025 Leadership Summit

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 14

With only a week left to register, here is an informative message about our new Deliberative Diplomats course from course teacher @venialogan.bsky.social ! Feel free to share with any digital leaders you know trying to navigate tough problems. #VRCademicSky #CivilDiscourse

scms.me/vr-discourse...

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 12

The internet as we know it today forces us into isolation while promising us belonging. How can we still maintain healthy communication when our conflicting values disagree? In our new course starting on June 21st we will explore this embrace of conflict: scms.me/vr-discourse...

#VirtualReality

This is a cartoon image of social media platforms depicted as people. The internet as we know it today forces us into isolation while promising us belonging. How can we still maintain healthy communication when our conflicting values disagree? In our new course starting on June 21st we will explore this embrace of conflict.

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 9

Today we have more exciting news to share: Our very own @humanonpurpose.bsky.social will be a panelist at the 2025 @awexr.com Conference on June 10th! ❤️💜💙 Feel free to visit the link below for more information. #Diversity #Policy #VRCademicSky #VirtualReality

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AWE USA 2025 - PANEL: Stronger Together: Accessibility & Diversity in a Post-DEIA XR Landscape

PANEL: Stronger Together: Accessibility & Diversity in a Post-DEIA XR Landscape

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Emma Torch @emmatorch.bsky.social · Jun 4

🛠️Let's build a bridge between @bridgemakers.bsky.social to @projektcommunity.com 🌉
Hope to see you at the Fest this year! These are the builders that help you develop the skills to lead your groups!
#pjkt2025 #pjkt #VRChat
👇Links to the discord and VRC Group in the comments!👇

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 1

This course will be held for six Saturdays this summer starting on June 21st at 6pm ET. Seats are available for a pay-what-you-can minimum of only $10. #VRCademicSky #CivilDiscourse

Register here: sociallyconstructed.online/event/bridge...

Deliberative Diplomats: Civil Discourse in VR | SociallyConstructed.Online

Frantically sending DMs, navigating constant flamewars ,and dropping that ban-hammer a little to often? Attend this 6 week workshop!

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · Jun 1

Frantically managing flamewars and dropping that ban-hammer a little too often? We are excited to share our new Civil Discourse course: a practical, hands-on training for digital leaders navigating tough problems without shutting people down. #VRCademicSky

sociallyconstructed.online/event/bridge...

This is a promotional image for a new course from BridgeMakers, supported by Socially Constructed Online starting on June 21st. Feel free to add this as a custom sticker to your VRChat+ menu.

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Projekt: Community @projektcommunity.com · May 30

The stage is so lonely without people, we can't wait for Fest 2025 to see the worlds all filled again!

Are you coming? 👀

#PJKT #VRChat #PJKT2025

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · May 18

Reminder: On 5/18 at 6PM ET we hold our monthly leadership meetup! This event is a real-talk moment about things that challenge us as community leaders, moderators, or potential leaders & what to do. This month's topic is Building Community Through Avatar Fluency! 🎭 #VRChat

🗣️: discord.gg/6wuXS9nHfV

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · May 16

On May 18th at 6PM ET, we holding our monthly leadership meetup! This event is a real-talk moment about things that challenge us as community leaders, moderators, or potential leaders and what to do. This month's topic is Building Community Through Avatar Fluency! 🎭

🗣️: discord.gg/6wuXS9nHfV

This is an image from a previous leadership summit by BridgeMakers, held in VRChat.

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BridgeMakers @bridgemakers.bsky.social · May 13

We're excited to share that our very own @humanonpurpose.bsky.social will be a speaker at the All Things in Moderation conference this week! ❤️💜💙 Feel free to visit the link below for more information. #Moderation #ThirdSpaces #VRCademicSky

events.zoom.us/ev/Amk8BB1Z0...

All Things In Moderation 2025

The global gathering for humans who moderate

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