To "FOLLOW" or not to "FOLLOW"
Published on April 16, 2019
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Was There a Memo I Missed???
I would like to see what others think of this:
It seems to me that there is a contest here at WA that I'm not aware of, that being, whomever reaches the finish line with the most follows and followers ...... WINS! 
Is there some benefit to a large number here that I'm not aware of? It doesn't increase your ranking as far as I can see. Is this just a carry over from FaceBook?
I understand the sense of community that is promoted and encouraged among us, and I appreciate it - please don't get me wrong here. BUT, what I am seeing in some member's profiles is a bit puzzling to me.
I get it that those who have been with WA for years will have many, many followers (and will be following many as well). Yet when I come across those who have been here for around the same length of time as me (about 5 weeks) and have over 30,000 people that they are following - I have to scratch my head.
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When we are just getting started with WA and have so much to learn and work to do, I can't fathom how one can do this and find time to worry about followers. Is it the case where one is just clicking "follow" and not adding a note along with it? Must be.
That I also can't wrap my head around. Wouldn't it show more of a genuine interest and desire to follow someone, if you took the time to read about them, their story, their interests and then add even a small personal comment along with your request to follow?
Quality Over Quantity
This is a little saying or motto that I like to subscribe to. I don't feel the need to click the "follow" button as many times as possible just to see that number get as high as possible.
For me, personally, I prefer to add those to my circle that I have some sort of resonance with, spend a bit less time (at least now in the beginning) with the size of my circle, 
But hey - this is how I think about this, and I realize that everyone has their own thoughts about this (and many other topics too). If we all thought alike, it would be a pretty boring world - wouldn't you say?!
OK - I've aired my thoughts, now back to my training.
If you have a perspective on this that I'm not seeing - please share!
Happy affiliating everyone ;)
Tom
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