In the end, everyone is an influencer, whether they want to be or not. The difference is often just the reach. Parents influence their children. You influence your friends. Social media accounts influence their followers. As nostr:npub14yf4yasnqgpkzjrzhysshglf82e8nkp8r9sn5hzqu4n244k3avtshhwpyu explained so well, some influencers do it unintentionally.

Whether intentional or not, paid or unpaid... what's important is that you don't compromise your own values and principles in the process.

I agree that it's more important to take action than to exert influence. However, that's a broad generalization that overlooks some scenarios.

For example, the issue of a broken money has already been solved. People just need to recognize it. For that to happen, there need to be individuals who understand it and can explain it to others. Influencers, in my opinion, can be beneficial in this regard for everyone.

This can be applied to many subject areas.

Nevertheless, I understand your point that one should do more and exert less influence, and I also agree with that in general.