They had a script running that added new flickr users as contacts (who would then usually add them back), then he would remove them after a month or so.
This is why they have "138.2K Followers•385 Following"
That sort of behaviour really diminished the community on flickr. But at least Koen made it work for them.
For others, it feels rude not to follow someone back.
It's in the former category that we find "that sort of behavior" — i.e., cheating.
Overall, flickr compared to instagram is so pleasant these days, no spam, just photos and some really good curated group.
An increasing number of people have trouble telling the difference between the real world and the internet. It has all the hallmarks of mental illness, including compulsion and addiction.
As far as I'm concerned "internet famous" === not famous.
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