Earlier today I saw a Quora question: “How do I get 5,000 Instagram followers?”
It got me thinking… Hot take for me Buying followers, automating fake engagement, and chasing vanity metrics will matter less and less in the AI era.
Why? Because algorithms are getting better at spotting real communities. 5,000 real followers who comment, share, and contribute will always outperform 50,000 silent ones. The future of growth isn’t just content, it’s community.
Here’s what I want to know from you:
If you had to choose today, what matters more for growth audience size or audience trust?