The Brutal Truth About #InstagramPoetry: Likes Don't Pay the Bills (and Neither Do Most Followers)

An opinion piece.

Jun 19, 2024

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Let's face it, the #InstagramPoetry scene is a dumpster fire. You pour your soul onto the page, hit post, and...crickets. Or worse, a barrage of generic comments and lazy likes that feel more like consolation prizes than genuine engagement. It's like attending …

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