I'm worried that if I follow the people I agree with that I will end up with the bland greyness that algorithms are starting to provide in our advertising (yes I looked for hiking boots once!). I want to know everyone's thoughts, not just those of people I relate the most to. What do you feel can be gained by following people, apart from finding out you have less in common with them than you initially thought?
The great think about this site is that it is advertising free - so there's no call for tracking algorithms.
Then, there are interest groups, (look under "meet" - groups). So if you are a foodie, there's even a group for you - and somewhere to publicise your mutt or moggie.
Be bold! Explore! I, for one, love getting an insight into the minds of others - and I'm sure I'm not alone.
Just follow who you want, try and loose the worry or fear about the system. You know the magicians trick, so can't be fooled again
I tend to think that following people is a vform of stalking...I don't approve of strangers on my Facebook account following me. In this time of insecurity with personal data breaches and violence in the world, I would simply want to comminicate with those I know.
I click follow on people or channels I find that have interesting thoughts, opinions, facts etc.
I also clicked follow on you because you're interesting, not to far away and pretty
Lols, well thank you, blush
Hmmm... I've followed a few people who live close by me to see if I'm interested in reaching out to them.
I follow interesting people and also read the other posts as well.
I would miss some great posts otherwise.
Um, perhaps I am missing great posts, that's something to consider. Thanks.
@girlwithsmiles Look under "Discuss" and search the topics to find something that interests you. Don't forget to get to bed BEFORE sunrise!!
I am only following JackPedigo. His comments are wise, well-written, thoughtful and kind.
ok, so for a long time i was nervous about people. when i first noticed people followed me, i was like ahh! people! but then i was like wait, you are here for people... none of them have been creepers or anything so its cool, doesnt really make me nervous anymore
The following part is not something I bother with a whole lot, but I agree with its premise, and understand how some community members here would like to be informed when a particular member does a new post. It's only a creepy thing if you let it be, and I've observed that even most of the trending profiles on this platform do not have loads of follows. I have over 330 followers and counting on another app I had used, and they follow me because they know the topics I post about and look forward to new posts, it doesn't bother me. I don't have near as many on this app, but am grateful for those who are interested in my posts and choose to follow me. If you give it time, you may discover you have more common ground with others than initially thought.
Yes, I got used to it on Wordpress, but this forum is something different. I certainly don't find it creepy, all of my followers seem pretty cool; based on their profiles, I'm just wondering how others look at it. Thank you.
I have followed a couple of people right off the bat when I joined the site. Mostly out of curiosity. I haven't seen any benefit from it.
I am somehow following someone on this site. I don't know how that happened and don't see a way to unfollow. Not sure how it's taken by people, like stalking or what, so I'd hate to have it appear that way to someone. I have a few followers, and it doesn't bother me at all. I'm thinking it means that I said something interesting at some point.
Yes, I figured that, re: followers too. Perhaps someone can help you with the un-following? I'm afraid I don't know.
@girlwithsmiles @Julie808 Dead easy. Click on their name, which will take you to their profile page. At the top right you will see an option to follow or unfollow.
I have yet to find anyone who thinks it is stalking. Far from it - it is a sort of honour to know that someone finds what you have to say is worth reading.
I follow people who have something interesting to say or who I suspect will do so based on their profile. I TRY to have a broad range of opinions and voices but I keep getting into arguments with the authoritarian ones and angry at the clueless ones. Such is life.
I’m not following anyone at the moment but I suppose following people on this site could mean you have an interest in them (relationship potential) and or you find what they have to say interesting. I don’t believe that would get in the way of exploring rest of the Angostic.com world that you are not following.
Yes, I suppose not, thanks.
Agreed. I don't want the internet echo chamber. Sure, I might think someone is a complete moron, but I'd rather hear a dissenting view than just the same old monotony of agreement.
Yes, I find there aren't many (complete morons) on here, which makes it manageable and even funny.
@girlwithsmiles Copy that.
@girlwithsmiles Aha! You're discovering what I discovered. This site, unlike FB and its ilk, has good thinkers - I think!
I follow for connection. It doesn't matter whether there's anything in common. Sometimes the spark's humanity; a kind or thoughtful statement. Other times a need, a thought, a hint of uncertainty on either side. I follow out of curiosity, to look for continuity. I follow to provide support and encouragement. I follow for ideas. I follow for fun and friendship.
That stated it perfectly!
Interesting, thank you.It's funny as I read through lots of comments and often notice that I like those from the same people regularly, I guess that's a similar experience.
@girlwithsmiles YES I agree. I think we all may come hear for fine tuning and read one anothers thoughts and it helps us define or refine our own.
@SpikeTalon I have no doubt that whatever you are finding in my words, you are growing in that direction and will surpass me in understanding/compassion/expression whatever it is you're connecting with. I am glad our paths have crossed. You are quickly becoming my online, adopted son.
Precisely. There are many good people here, with interesting point of view.
I don't follow anyone, it seems like stalking, to me.
Oh dear. Sorry. I didn't realize that was a thing.
Ah, now you can see who's following you @Blindbird
@girlwithsmiles I din't care if people follow me, I just don't do it; besides I get notice of who is following me.
Yes, sorry HeathenFarmer I was responding to Blindbird, but forgot to tag her. Yes, it is like stalking, but I guess we just accept the people on here are friends not foes...until proven otherwise.