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Thoughts on the Follower Boom: Why I'm Ignoring My Follower Count. Anyone else wake up to a flood of new followers on Medial this week or since last few days? At first, it feels good. That number goes up, and the ego gets a little boost. But then you notice something strange. More followers haven't led to more likes, more comments, or more real conversations. My first thought was, "Is it just me?" So, I looked at the top. Even Medial's founder, Niket, has over 22,000 followers, but some of his posts barely get 15-20 likes. This is NOT a criticism; it's a fascinating case study on our platform. It proves that a high follower count just makes you look good, nothing else. It brings a few things into sharp focus for me: - Responsibility Over Reach: A bigger audience number means a greater responsibility to provide real value, not just noise. - Quality Over Quantity: 100 engaged followers who are learning and growing are infinitely more valuable than 10,000 passive or "dummy" accounts. - Signal Over Noise: I used to post news, but I've decreased this. Why? Because news is a commodity. You can get it from a dozen sources before you even open this app. It's noise. So, I'm making a conscious shift. My focus is on foundational concepts and real, hard-won lessons. Medial is full of bright, newer minds. They don't need another "Did you know?" trivia post. They need a solid base to build their careers on. My content won't be for everyone. It won't always be trendy. But I'd rather have 20 likes from people who truly learned something than 20,000 followers who don't even see the post. This platform has a chance to be DIFFERENT from the others. A place for deep learning, not just fast content. And it starts with us, the creators, choosing to build a library, not just a timeline. What are your thoughts on this? Have you been focusing more on your follower count or your engagement quality?