Check out this response from Perplexity

Buying followers has to be the most FIAT thing ever.

I hate that this is even an option.

Complete illusion we live in.

I've been trying to grow my Rumble channel (because they're bitcoiners) and it's been a struggle.

But I would never consider buying followers to give the illusion of credibility.

I feel like asking my friends on nostr is a far better option.

I would mucho appreciate 🫡