Hi folks! I hope you had a lovely weekend.

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MOD ANNOUNCEMENTS

I. Safety and Security Tips - where we stand on privacy and security, and some things to think about for your own interactions

Safety and Security Survey - if you want to share your thoughts on safety and security Backstage, fill out this (short and easy) survey. Sharing your username is completely optional.

II. Backstage Black Box Podcast - Covers performer privacy and deleted users

III. Anonymous Report Form - If you have an issue with a user harassing you in comments or via PM, please fill out this form

IV. Want to be a mod or an usher? - If you enjoy this community, and would like to help make us better, join our team!

This post explains both positions and links to their applications.

V. GWAB Feedback Form - We'd love to hear your feedback as we continue working on Backstage.

Please share any and all of your thoughts on our feedback form.

VI. The Backstage Workshop - This is a place for anyone to drop by and ask questions regarding recording, performing, writing, editing and otherwise. You may also seek collab partners and get constructive criticism on a script or audio.

Stop by and check it out!

VII. Have you seen our latest Community Spotlight?

/u/LittleMako and u/MrLiquoriceReturns discuss pom poms, blanket burritos and more! A fun read.

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FEATURED POSTS

• How I Edit My Audios on GarageBand 10 by u/beyonceisavirgo
• Question for the performers out there {re: trauma and making dark content) by u/InsensateLust
• Does anyone have advice about insecurities? by u/violetwraith
• Questions from a writer to performers (And listeners too!) by u/Forest_Firefly

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FRESH MEAT

• u/SouthSideLovah
• u/notblissfullyquiet
• u/theamberofthismoment

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THIS WEEK'S AMA

This week's AMA participant will be:

• u/breadheaddani

Last week's AMA participant was:

• u/Alice_Darling7

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Questions will be taken in the post that each user puts up. Questions will be taken until June 14th at midnight, EST. After this time, the AMA will be locked and you will not be able to ask any more questions.

Comment your username below to add your name to the AMA list, we have open spots! If you've already done one (and it's been at least 6 months since), you are eligible again. If you do not post your AMA availability in the time allotted to you, your name will be removed from the list permanently. Please contact the mod team if you have any questions.

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reader's question of the week: You can have only 5 apps on your phone. What are they? I'll give you a browser, email, and reddit for free.