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> Most people use social media to keep track of people they already know.

And most people who drive for Uber are just doing so to make a few bucks in their daily life. And most people on AirBnb are renting their spare room or couch.

/s

Most people follow a handful of a famous people or companies, and some friends. Especially on twitter, which was very "one to many" following relationships. Thats why verification was so impactful, it gave the "one" in "one to many" something special, and a way to establish authenticity.



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