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@ jamw
2025-05-19 16:05:57In my mind, an influencer is someone who is paid or receives some kind of benefit from a third-party to promote something whether they like it or not. (they are biased, have weak morals, are disingenuous, and often have ulterior motives). Someone who is genuinely passionate, knowledgable, experienced about something can also influence others but it’s rooted in honesty and authenticity. The hard part is discerning between the two types of “influence”.