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womanofthehills

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11. 100,000,000 young Americans are on Twitter

Reply to PortTack (Reply #6)

Mon Nov 18, 2024, 06:56 PM

Nov 18

Mostly 18 to 45. That’s a lot and most spend 30 minutes a day on Twitter. This is the reason I think Dems should stay on Twitter - to influence the young.

Also, the Rogan - Trump 3 hr podcast got over 100 million views.

Many believe Kamala should have done the Rogan interview and been much more visible on social media.

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1 in 5 U.S. adults get their news from social media influencers, according to Pew report [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 18 OP

Influencer is about the most disgusting term imaginable (Other than Trump's first and secong) NoRethugFriends Nov 18 #1

"Influencer" is fine for non-political things. in politics, the appropriate term is "propagandist". unblock Nov 18 #2

I don't see why you would exclude politics. Martin68 Nov 18 #5

Because there's a more specific term. unblock Nov 18 #7

OK, I understand your opinion. the fact that there is a more specific term available does not invalidate the use to a Martin68 Nov 19 #12

Disagree. I hate therm and the practioners, political or otherwise. NoRethugFriends Nov 18 #8

Not saying I approve, just saying I'm fine with the word. unblock Nov 18 #9

I understand. The concept of leading sheep on social platforms disgusts me. NoRethugFriends Nov 18 #10

Interesting stats truddy777 Nov 18 #3

I suspect the number is much higher than 1 in 5. Is there agreement on the definition of "social media influencer?" Martin68 Nov 18 #4

They maybe be SM influencers, but not much with the younger generation if at all. PortTack Nov 18 #6

100,000,000 young Americans are on Twitter womanofthehills Nov 18 #11