I’ve been using social media for a few years now and have been lucky to have a decent amount of followers around 10,000.
I’ve always been proud of my online presence and have enjoyed the interactions that come with it. I’ve even considered myself an influencer, but I never expected my bold statement to be met with such ridicule.
It all started with an Instagram I posted in which I stated that I deserved the same respect as celebrities. I was proud of the work I had done on my social media platforms and felt that I was making a positive impact on my followers’ lives.
Little did I know that my tweet would be met with such derision.
The backlash was swift and intense. People began to mock me, saying I was just another “Insta-famous” person who thought they were a celebrity. Some of them even called me a “wannabe” and said that I was only pretending to be an influencer. It was a tough pill to swallow, and I felt embarrassed and humiliated.
I quickly realized that I had made a mistake in making such a bold statement.
I had allowed my ego to get the best of me and had failed to recognize that being an influencer was not the same as being a celebrity. I had also failed to recognize that influencers come in all shapes and sizes and that having a large following does not necessarily mean that one is more important than another.
I decided to apologize for my statement and to take responsibility for my actions. I admitted that I was wrong and that I did not deserve to be treated with the same respect as celebrities.
I also acknowledged that there were many other influencers out there who were doing amazing work and that I had no right to claim that I was more important than them.
In hindsight, I’m glad that I was called out for my mistake. It was a valuable lesson that I will take with me as I continue to build my presence on social media. I now understand that I should be humble and that I should be grateful for the platform I have. I’m also thankful for the people who called me out and reminded me that it’s ok to be wrong sometimes.
The experience of being mocked for my post has taught me a valuable lesson and has made me realize that I should be more careful with what I say on social media. I now understand that a following does not equate to respect, and that I should be mindful of the words I choose to express my thoughts and opinions.