• jagged_circle@feddit.nl
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    2 days ago

    Journalists are influencers.

    We’ve had influencers for thousands of years. Jesus Christ was an influencer.

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      1 day ago

      We’re using the word “influencer” differently here. You’re using it the literal way - “one who influences.” The version I’m using is narrower in scope.

      But if you insist on using your terminology, then I’ll refer to them not as “influencers” but rather “social media attention whores.” Does that make you feel better?

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        1 day ago

        Sure. Or you can say “bad influencers” or “the influencers who spread misinformation”

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          1 day ago

          There are also influencers who care only about themselves, like those who like to stomp around in other people’s gardens without permission in order to get a “good photo” for their followers.