It's Cool to Have No Followers Now
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The article discusses how having no followers on social media has become a new status symbol, sparking a discussion on the value of online presence and community.
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torunar
about 2 months ago
Un-paywalled link: https://archive.is/A7Utd
damnesian
about 2 months ago
how about just a modest cadre of likeminded dorks?
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