A family member is trying to create content online and was really discouraged by looking at the number of followers and likes in other people's profile. I had t

A family member is trying to create content online and was really discouraged by looking at the number of followers and likes in other people's profile. I had to open a few profiles and pick followers at random to show that those were bots. These people weren't even remotely related to the creator's field of study. Also, they had 500k followers but their lives usually can't even gather 10 people to watch them. Then we looked together for ways to buy that in minutes. To be honest, I knew this existed but didn't know it was so easy and widespread. It was a learning opportunity for both of us and it gave them more encouragement to continue working.