• Psythik@lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    I used to hate on influencers, until Alec from Technology Connections pointed out that he is one as well. Kind of hard to hate, when I listen to him when it comes to his advice on using appliances in the house properly. Was being influenced without even realizing it.

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      14 hours ago

      But he talks about things I care about, like dishwashers and heat pumps and Christmas lights….

      Ok. Two out of three ain’t bad.

    • H4CK3RN4M3D4N63R570RM@lemmy.ca
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      1 day ago

      Right!? That’s the thing though, isn’t it? ‘Influencers’ could also mean ‘teachers’, ‘parents’, etc. Like many words, there’s the traditional meaning, and the new ‘context needed’ meaning. So many unnecessary conflicts occur due to the misunderstanding. I love watching Alec’s videos because I always learn truly fascinating things. Am I being influenced? Yes. Am I hoarding Stanley Water Cups or buying trending doughnut boxes? No. I get to make more informed decisions because of Technology Connections.