Oh I agree fully. Allowing platforms like Instagram to have ads and aff links was the biggest problem. And it is nothing look at Emma’s ads they are not well thought out or executed with any professionalism. They shouldn’t be able to earn the money they do from it when advertising & marketing execs have trained and worked hard perfecting their trade (& it shows in most cases like comparing apples to oranges) As for the companies sending them stupidly expensive items or gifting them holidays/days when if they looked at the demographics of the followers they would see that most couldn’t afford the goods it just all seems fake.Fully agree and having watched a num
I fully agree with all you say. Having followed a number of these instahuns/tiktokhuns for a while now the blurring of what they are trying to get across (well initially) and the merging of their lifestyle (esp once successful) into their accounts is completely at odds. I get the need for posting at specific times throughout the day to maximise engagement hot spots but posting content that showcases their privileged lifestyle is wrong when that is not the narrative of their account. I have long felt that posting regulations on what really amounts to business accounts are lacking , posting links to companies for say gifted clothes, experiences, holidays, festivals, meals etc but not showing a price breakdown is wrong it’s still an advert and they got something for free. It’s quite easy to see how they get targeted with abuse when it’s just not relatable, ie your 20 year old that posts about make up and promotes links to buy and then has about 5 or 6 holidays a year , eats out over half the week and posts that content , a middle age single mother that TikTok’s about life’s hardships and making ends meet and the issues of looking after children with certain conditions and creates a amazon list of things that would help her that is
Full of alcohol or premium products and then thows a tantrum at the backlash when people call it out or want gifted money back, the list is endless
Anyone that creates and posts wish lists with links then they should expect the backlash especially if the items are booze or or just unnecessary (make up nails etc) we may not all be in the same boat but we are all in the same storm and why should I be tightening my belt and losing the luxuries for someone to think they can promote a wish list with similar luxuries on?!
Same as the old I can’t afford to feed myself/children but smokes like a chimney
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