Influence
Draw them in thinking that you care about what they have to say and foster in them the misconception that they’re joining a community of like-minded individuals*. You pretend that’s what’s on offer then ensnare them with your personality to the point where they’re compelled to consume your content regardless of the social aspect.
Be a one-way conduit. Stand alone.
*This is never true, as people’s desires have become so complex due to information saturation that no two people share more than a few commonalities, with the bulk of their opinions standing in opposition.
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