There's a weird contradiction in how some people think about engagement metrics. The whole 'you need followers to matter' mentality sounds logical until you realize most platforms are already showing content independent of who you follow. So here's the question: if the algorithm isn't even using your follower count to distribute your posts, why would anyone feel pressured to chase followers in the first place? The logic just doesn't hold up. Worth reconsidering what actually drives visibility in decentralized social ecosystems.