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We probably aren't friends

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Michael Foster
Jul 30, 2024
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Some thoughts on influencers and friendship…

I’m probably not your friend. Could I be your friend? Yes. Would I be friendly if we met in real life? Definitely.

I don’t say this to be hurtful, but because we are allowing social media to create an illusion.

And “influencers” can gain more influence or money by allowing the illusion of personally caring about…

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