Social Media Question. What to Join?

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First of all, we're well into 2017 now and I've actually been quite productive in terms of my Cosplay goals for the year. The last time that I updated here I had just started working on my Madoka school uniform costume and although it took me 3 months, I just finished it on the 17th. I did debut the costume at Toronto ComiCon and I'm so happy that I finished it and with how it turned out! I do have a full costume write-up on my website. I didn't do a shoot although Pan took some photos of me on my phone so I have some photos of the outfit on my website as well. 

My main reason for updating here is that I'm noticing that over the last few years things have become quite quiet here on DeviantART. General activity has really dropped off. DA was my main way for sharing my costume photos and convention plans socially and I'm curious if anyone has any suggestions for other places that would be great sites to share costume pics and what not through social media. What platform is best? Facebook? Twitter? Instagram? Something else? Not that I'm planning to abandon DeviantART, but I'm wondering if I should join some other site too. I know Facebook is pretty popular, but I've avoided joining that site even on a personal level. Is it worth it for Cosplay? I'm not sure if there are enough people left here to give me a good idea of what's best, but I would appreciate any input on this. I'm like a dinosaur when it comes to joining social media sites. XD

I'll update here later with a bit more about Toronto ComiCon and my thoughts on finishing Madoka, but I would love to get some advice about social media platforms first.
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I know what you mean Becky. Remember when Cosplay.com was the place to go for cosplay photos and sharing etc? I know Facebook probably has the biggest activity, but it quickly becomes a "Like" competition. I never much cared for that, but it's great for connecting with people. Instagram is another one. I'm actually considering an Instagram account for myself as well.
I still update ACP. I still really love their page layout. It seems pretty active on there as well.
I really want to see pics of Madoka! You've worked so hard on her for a long time. I'm sure it looks beautiful!