The pressure to look popular online

[Fire&Rain]

Social networking feels different now. Many creators buy followers to avoid looking small compared to others. It makes me wonder: are we connecting with people, or just chasing numbers? Real engagement matters, but it’s easy to get caught up in the pressure. Have you ever been tempted to buy followers to keep up?

 

[magnus2022]

No! I don't feel under any pressure to impress anyone on social media. Though, am not active on many social media platforms. I use social media platforms for keep myself connected with news and few people. Am not a digital creator, therefore buying followers is not for me!

 

[Sanjeev]

Even I also don't believe in buying followers . I would like people to follow me for my contents.

 

[Min George]

I am not someone that gets swayed by all those social media validation. And I don't do anything to impress social media.

 

[freelancermaria]

No, I’m not tempted to buy followers just to keep up with others who have a large following. I want to connect with people who really are interested about my content.

 

[kit_hung]

Social networking feels different now. Many creators buy followers to avoid looking small compared to others. It makes me wonder: are we connecting with people, or just chasing numbers? Real engagement matters, but it’s easy to get caught up in the pressure. Have you ever been tempted to buy followers to keep up?

I completely agree with you, this media thing is becoming a problem now. People buy followers like you buy sugar in a store. They create fake posts to appear famous. But the truth is, these are not your real friends. This behavior is like building a house on sand. You see it looks solid but just a little rain will collapse. Many people run to numbers instead of a sincere relationship. Don't be afraid to have your real followers. It's better to have a small community of people who care about your work. The great one does not lack his ruler. Know that your value is not known by numbers alone. Do your work with all your heart and know that people will accept you for your success. With truth, you will live forever.

 

[eLdavis]

Unfortunately a lot of young ones are under this kind of pressure today. And they are willing to do anything just to feel like they belong.

 

[kit_hung]

Unfortunately a lot of young ones are under this kind of pressure today. And they are willing to do anything just to feel like they belong.

This is absolutely true. These days, many young people are under a lot of pressure. They just want to be seen as part of the community and not as outsiders. They push themselves to do stupid things just to appear okay in the eyes of the better people. They force themselves to conform to everything. It's a journey of self-destruction. In the end, they end up hurting themselves emotionally and physically for no reason.

 

[aninditasen]

Social networking feels different now. Many creators buy followers to avoid looking small compared to others. It makes me wonder: are we connecting with people, or just chasing numbers? Real engagement matters, but it’s easy to get caught up in the pressure. Have you ever been tempted to buy followers to keep up?

That's just ridiculous. It's the service that matters. If someone doesn't benefit from me after following me it will add to my unpopularity.

 

[eLdavis]

This is absolutely true. These days, many young people are under a lot of pressure. They just want to be seen as part of the community and not as outsiders. They push themselves to do stupid things just to appear okay in the eyes of the better people. They force themselves to conform to everything. It's a journey of self-destruction. In the end, they end up hurting themselves emotionally and physically for no reason.

It's so sad honestly. In my area we have a lot of young ones who are now going into Yahoo just to make quick money and they call it hustling.