1/2 Perception is reality, so ultimately something we need to solve for, but:

Stated preference: Farcaster is a cool kid club and I have no chance of breaking into it

Revealed preference:

2/2

If you're new, try replying to existing conversations vs. only casting "into the void". People on FC are quite welcoming and interested in engaging with and following thoughtful, kind people (even if they don't know them).

Yes!

I recently bought a Twitter course (https://dagorenouf.gumroad.com/l/how-to-dominate-twitter) because I was a fan of Dagobert

It makes the same point and I often thought it would be a positive approach on FC as well