Caught myself chasing likes instead of telling the truth on my last post

I spent 3 hours tweaking a post about gardening hacks to match whatever trend was hot, and when it flopped anyway I realized I'd been feeding the algorithm bait instead of just sharing what actually worked. Anyone else notice their engagement drops when they stop playing the algorithm's game?

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wendy_henderson2111d ago

I mean, it's just gardening tips right? Seems like a lot of stress over something that's supposed to be relaxing. If people don't like your post who cares.

alice_allen511d ago

Yep, my tomatoes are thriving but my confidence is wilted.

danielr9911d ago

Notice how this keeps happening everywhere now. My buddy tried posting a basic recipe in a cooking group last week, got roasted for using canned tomatoes. Another friend shared a photo of her kids painting at the kitchen table, got told she was making a mess. It's like the internet decided nothing can just be nice anymore, everything's got to be picked apart. So here we are, people afraid to share a simple garden tip or a happy plant picture without bracing for impact. That's not confidence wilting, that's just being smart about where you put your energy.