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You can start a following without a public platform or service. For example, you could email people, which works better in spaces like these where pretty much everyone exposes their email address. Engender the conversations you want, the appreciation for their work you value, and the reciprocal relationships that could help you all blossom together. That way, when you finally do join whatever public platform or service you wish to contribute to, you can hit the ground running with help from t...