The Community Manager Who Teaches You How to Survive Your Own Fandom

When gaming community manager Bria Davis describes fandom as an ocean, she's not being poetic — she's being practical. Drawing from years of managing Discord servers and navigating fan expectations, Davis reveals why gaming's approach to community management offers crucial lessons for brands aspiring to build passionate audiences. From defining true fandom to managing its unpredictable waters, her insights show what actually works in modern community building — and what can go catastrophically wrong.