Why are people obsessed with Instagram followers and likes?

[Anonymous]

Seriously, why do people try so hard to get instagram follows and likes from randoms? It's hilarious that there are even companies out there who people pay to get more followers and likes!
I view Instagram as just an app to photoshop photos on the go for my own self.

[SuttonHoward58]

There are lots of websites that offer followers for money. If you're desperate for more followers, purchasing some may help get your Instagram account off the ground.
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[Splithead]

Validation, sometimes substitution for a social circle that doesn't exist physically to the level they would like it to. Some people, hot girls, can actually make money from it.

[Asker]

Make money?

[Splithead]

Yea, I call them thotstagrams. I stag rams and Twitter accounts that are just ladies in spandex or bathing suits. They can get paid for being part of follower setups amd drawing followers to people. Also it acts as a modeling portfolio. They get a lot of offers for 1 off modeling gigs.

[BertMacklinFBI]

because its all recognition.

[ArabianPwincess197]

I know right -it's sad