Here’s an example of two LinkedIn posts from two separate accounts. Each one got thousands of likes. Maybe the second person’s story is mostly true, heck, maybe it’s ALL the way true — what’s weird, though, is that these posts are basically carbon copies of one another.
I think my originality and authenticity is why I don’t have a lot of followers. I refuse to morph into something I’m not to get more followers though. I’m hoping eventually that those who enjoy me it need me will find me. It’s discouraging sometimes though because lots of people follow these fake, toxic positivity people.
Thank you for this. I used to follow all of the ‘look how much money I make with writing’ people but now I’m sick of them. Now I’d rather read people who share personal stories from their lives, or their own unique reflections on life, or commentary on current events. Much more satisfying.
100% agreed and they play on sensationalism and short attention spans, because it's not about being real, it' s about the illusion created to build followers. I can't stand it either!
It really does feel like there's such an overwhelming amount of content that is largely one high-engagement activity replicated across many platforms. I agree that people are getting tired of it - and authenticity will be more scarce. But I'm not sure it's about 'not being fine' or sharing bad days - I think it's about just being who you are and not trying to copy anyone else. Finding a style that works for you and letting go of the quest to attract as much engagement as possible.
I don't particularly follow that many "influencers" on LinkedIn. If I am interested in a subject one of them is talking or writing about, I will read a few just to see if I like them. Needless to say, I do not follow many of them.
You can tell when something doesn't feel right, like the two you showed, and I ignore them. I do share my Medium and substack stuff on LinkedIn, but it is not my primary.
I think my originality and authenticity is why I don’t have a lot of followers. I refuse to morph into something I’m not to get more followers though. I’m hoping eventually that those who enjoy me it need me will find me. It’s discouraging sometimes though because lots of people follow these fake, toxic positivity people.
This is exactly why I left LinkedIn. So many fake and toxic posts. It’s not about networking anymore. It’s about likes. Pointless drivel.
Thank you for this. I used to follow all of the ‘look how much money I make with writing’ people but now I’m sick of them. Now I’d rather read people who share personal stories from their lives, or their own unique reflections on life, or commentary on current events. Much more satisfying.
100% agreed and they play on sensationalism and short attention spans, because it's not about being real, it' s about the illusion created to build followers. I can't stand it either!
It really does feel like there's such an overwhelming amount of content that is largely one high-engagement activity replicated across many platforms. I agree that people are getting tired of it - and authenticity will be more scarce. But I'm not sure it's about 'not being fine' or sharing bad days - I think it's about just being who you are and not trying to copy anyone else. Finding a style that works for you and letting go of the quest to attract as much engagement as possible.
On pointttt 💫
I don't particularly follow that many "influencers" on LinkedIn. If I am interested in a subject one of them is talking or writing about, I will read a few just to see if I like them. Needless to say, I do not follow many of them.
You can tell when something doesn't feel right, like the two you showed, and I ignore them. I do share my Medium and substack stuff on LinkedIn, but it is not my primary.
Nice post Tom.