fricker66 91 Posted January 14, 2021 My kids are always talking about various influencers. Who is your favorite influencer and why? TIA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,287 Posted January 14, 2021 Y O U R M O M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted January 14, 2021 The only time I hear about "influencers" is when they eventually commit suicide or OD before they hit 25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted January 14, 2021 The only one I really know is Jake Paul but he’s more of a YouTuber isn’t he? Or are they one in the same? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fricker66 91 Posted January 14, 2021 See...this is the problem with the new Geek Club. 500 political threads, and someone tries to start a new non-political topic, and it is met with scorn and hatred. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fricker66 91 Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Djgb13 said: The only one I really know is Jake Paul but he’s more of a YouTuber isn’t he? Or are they one in the same? Thank you for the serious reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,287 Posted January 14, 2021 Just now, fricker66 said: See...this is the problem with the new Geek Club. 500 political threads, and someone tries to start a new non-political topic, and it is met with scorn and hatred. Hey douche nozzle.....Moms have been called out since this place was founded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted January 14, 2021 Just now, fricker66 said: See...this is the problem with the new Geek Club. 500 political threads, and someone tries to start a new non-political topic, and it is met with scorn and hatred. I’m not really hating on it. I just honestly don’t know any lol. Not too fond of social media influencers cause they are the definition of entitled and not only want free stuff, but also for you to pay them as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fricker66 91 Posted January 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Djgb13 said: I’m not really hating on it. I just honestly don’t know any lol. Not too fond of social media influencers cause they are the definition of entitled and not only want free stuff, but also for you to pay them as well I don't fully understand why social media influencers exist and how they become successful. I figured that if I studied this independently with some input from members here, I could have some intelligent conversations with my kids about various social media influencers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fricker66 91 Posted January 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, supermike80 said: Hey douche nozzle.....Moms have been called out since this place was founded. Thanks for your insight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted January 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, fricker66 said: See...this is the problem with the new Geek Club. 500 political threads, and someone tries to start a new non-political topic, and it is met with scorn and hatred. It's not the thread that's being met with scorn and hatred. Also, Gary Vaynerchuk is sort of an influencer. I follow him because of his involvement in the trading card biz. I don't actually like him, and I even caught him in a lie during a twitter convo last year. Anyway, that's all I got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fricker66 91 Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, vuduchile said: It's not the thread that's being met with scorn and hatred. Also, Gary Vaynerchuk is sort of an influencer. I follow him because of his involvement in the trading card biz. I don't actually like him, and I even caught him in a lie during a twitter convo last year. Anyway, that's all I got. So, the scorn and hatred is reserved for anyone who decides to post a thread of substance. Got it. I don't know of this Gary Vaynerchuk. I will google him. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,855 Posted January 14, 2021 Most of the social media people I know are people who fish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted January 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, fricker66 said: See...this is the problem with the new Geek Club. 500 political threads, and someone tries to start a new non-political topic, and it is met with scorn and hatred. My response was 100% truthful. I honestly don't know the names of any "influencers". The only time I hear their name is when the headline states something akin to: Social media influencer <insert name I never heard of> dead at <insert young age> from apparent <suicide/overdose> Edit: now get off my lawn!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted January 14, 2021 I love Good Mythical Morning, so, Rhett and Link. Older seasons were better and more organic but they are funny and clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,659 Posted January 14, 2021 RP. That guy still has influence here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fricker66 91 Posted January 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Hawkeye21 said: Most of the social media people I know are people who fish. Untrue! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,855 Posted January 14, 2021 1 minute ago, fricker66 said: Untrue! What? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meglamaniac 380 Posted January 14, 2021 17 minutes ago, fricker66 said: See...this is the problem with the new Geek Club. 500 political threads, and someone tries to start a new non-political topic, and it is met with scorn and hatred. Little bit of an overreaction, I mean your mom is standard GC banter and 3rd and 4th posts are simply saying they don't really know influencers. Dont see any scorn or hate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawkeye21 1,855 Posted January 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, fandandy said: I love Good Mythical Morning, so, Rhett and Link. Older seasons were better and more organic but they are funny and clean. That is a great show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GutterBoy 2,281 Posted January 14, 2021 Social Media sucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted January 14, 2021 Just now, Meglamaniac said: Little bit of an overreaction, I mean your mom is standard GC banter and 3rd and 4th posts are simply saying they don't really know influencers. Dont see any scorn or hate Social media influencer Fricker66's Mom dead at 69 from apparent jizz overdose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 14, 2021 Just now, GutterBoy said: Social Media sucks. I said 10+ years ago that it would ruin our country. I was right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted January 14, 2021 38 minutes ago, fricker66 said: I don't fully understand why social media influencers exist and how they become successful. I figured that if I studied this independently with some input from members here, I could have some intelligent conversations with my kids about various social media influencers. They exist to push products from companies. Staying at a resort for free and promoting it is one example Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 861 Posted January 14, 2021 dafug is an influencer??? sounds pretty gay. i don't get it. would people honestly be upset if any of these platforms ceased to exist tomorrow??? my life would go on without any change in the least. i have an account on most of them. just to see stuff people send me and i like reading some fishing and boating crap on there but could really careless!! maybe this is the focking problem!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,031 Posted January 14, 2021 I don't know of any specifically, but the ones that crack me up are the middle aged housewives that are posting "cute" videos and crap of things their kids say and do, etc. SOOOOOOO annoying. And these women have got to lay off of the focking fillers and Botox. Now, if your dog wants to be an influencer, I might check that out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBayXXXVII 2,117 Posted January 14, 2021 I won't know of any. Anytime I hear someone say "so and so is a social media influencer", said social media influencer instantly has 0 credibility so I don't care about their opinion (which probably isn't theirs... it's the person who's paying them the most money). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted January 14, 2021 2 hours ago, porkbutt said: dafug is an influencer??? sounds pretty gay. i don't get it. would people honestly be upset if any of these platforms ceased to exist tomorrow??? my life would go on without any change in the least. i have an account on most of them. just to see stuff people send me and i like reading some fishing and boating crap on there but could really careless!! maybe this is the focking problem!! You are a social media influencer. Id say message board are the modern equivalent of HAM radio chat. Streamers are the modern equivalent of the “waynes world” style of people broadcasting from their basement to the city they live on some local access tv station. all of it is a form of social media and you all are influencers in some form. the appeal is the unfiltered real talk you get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utilit99 4,099 Posted January 14, 2021 What the hell is an influencer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 861 Posted January 14, 2021 33 minutes ago, JustinCharge said: You are a social media influencer. Id say message board are the modern equivalent of HAM radio chat. Streamers are the modern equivalent of the “waynes world” style of people broadcasting from their basement to the city they live on some local access tv station. all of it is a form of social media and you all are influencers in some form. the appeal is the unfiltered real talk you get. sweet. well im gonna be a badass influencer. fetch me a beer will ya? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimHauck 1,802 Posted January 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Djgb13 said: They exist to push products from companies. Staying at a resort for free and promoting it is one example This. They get a lot of followers because they’re good looking usually, so other people like looking at them. As a result companies pay them to wear/use their products so they can pose with them in pictures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nospk 230 Posted January 14, 2021 Seems that their influence only extends to a group of people that are young, mostly dumb and willing to do what is deemed to be cool and currently hot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,659 Posted January 14, 2021 Those chicks that model bikinis influence me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,287 Posted January 15, 2021 Honest answer, since Fricker got all butt hurt by the responses. I guess I'm just too old to be influenced by someone on social media. So I can't say I have one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,384 Posted January 15, 2021 13 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said: Those chicks that model bikinis influence me. Yeah. I immediately think of Instagram hotties that post T&A pics. Paige Spiranac comes to mind. A decent single capper, but would be nothing on Instagram without her bountiful bosom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titans&bucs&bearsohmy! 2,745 Posted January 15, 2021 21 hours ago, Djgb13 said: They exist to push products from companies. Staying at a resort for free and promoting it is one example Yeah. All the travel "influencers" I used to follow are sh!t now. They started off doing travel on a budget or mid range types. Now it's all them staying in baller resorts they don't have to pay for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted January 15, 2021 21 hours ago, GutterBoy said: Social Media sucks. It has it's pro's but it is definitely a net negative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grace Under Pressure 9 Posted January 15, 2021 Yet another reason why social media is a joke. Delete FB, Twitter, etc. Cesspools with too much power dividing people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,594 Posted January 15, 2021 22 hours ago, fricker66 said: My kids are always talking about various influencers. Who is your favorite influencer and why? TIA. We are the wrong target audience to discuss this. For example I only go to facebook to post pictures of kids and fish. I only use twitter to post pictures that i can then link to this forum. I have never been to instagram. I do not follow anyone on youtube and only use it to watch instructional videos for house repairs, etc. I know what an influencer is, but i do not know any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites