@Candy Caine yup. that's why i do it.

It always helps to engage more before and after, but no, you are not surpressed. TT does not know where to send you. I always tell TT who my PC is in the first second before people start hopping on. In my case I say "family caregiver daughters, age 40s, 50s, 60s, living in the United States, needing help with the struggles of caregiving." And then I start talking like I have a full room. People come in and out, but I don't pay attention to those, I just answer and interact with people, block others and keep going. The more followers you have, the more you will get pushed out as well. Do this for another 2 weeks and then check your stats.

Tracking and monthly reset of my tracking spreadsheets. It's the little things that keep me sane.

I like these step by step where I can see and hear and do right along with you. Yes, side by side is much preferred.