Why the exodus?
It used to be when I posted, I'd get Ginabot notifications of many new followers. I figured most of them were bots, but hey it's nice to have them anyway.
But I hadn't posted for a while and I started getting notifications of people unfollowing.
That's to be expected I thought since I wasn't creating content.
But then I posted, and I lost more followers.
So I went to Ginabot and looked at the people unfollowing. Almost every single one had a negative reputation and low SP. Not all of them but 90% or more.
It's good they aren't following me anymore I guess but I'm wondering whether there is a mass exodus away from me specifically or if there is a change it the collective bot programming.
Well? Is it me or is this happening to everyone?
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Eh, it happens to me too, but I didn't know how to check who is unfollowing me. Honestly, I'm not sure I would even want to know. If it's someone I thought was a good friend on here, it will leave me pondering their decision a bit too much.
I think the most important thing is to try to remain active, and maintain the best communication with your friends that's feasibly possible for you. If you have friends here that can't understand you have a life outside of Steemit, what kind of friends are they anyways?
At the end of the day, I think most of us would be lucky to maintain engagement with even 10 percent of our followers. The cold hard truth, is many of the followers are either gone already, or bots.
Steem on friend.
Much love,
@futuremind
Thanks for the reply @futuremind. Ironically, after I posted this one I had a whole new bunch of followers rather quickly. I do wish they were real people and not bots.
It is rather empty lately I agree but for me that has just made the community feel a little closer. And it's a great opportunity to build up SP for whenever it takes off again.
I'm glad you're still here!
Exactly 😉
I'm happy your sticking it through. Keep steeming friend, we'll be seeing you around!
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