Purchased followers as a signal of social legitimacy | Dead

Dead Internet Theory: Follower counts function as social proof, so buying fake or inauthentic followers can manufacture the appearance that a person, brand, or idea already commands a real audience.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-purchased-followers-as-a-signal-of-social-legitimacy/

By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-06-11

#Switchboard #Article