Authenticity Poster

Authenticity is a trigger word for me today that needed some context.

Someone accused a popular YouTuber of using “authenticity” as a tactic to gain more attention. I think that’s an interesting choice of words, because if someone appears to be using authenticity as a tactic, then that is in essence inauthentic.

If there's something you find upsetting about how someone is showing up in public, then stop giving that person your attention, and algorithm juice, by continuing the conversation with comments. More comments = more validation toward that type of behavior online.

//rant off//