Why I’ve Started to Think Differently About “Influencers” in Public Spaces

I have always been very positive about social media. It has genuinely helped many young girls and women fulfil their dream of becoming photo models or content creators.

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve walked past groups of friends taking beautiful photos in parks, on streets, or by the water. That part I still support.However, a new and rather unpleasant trend has emerged lately.

More and more influencers (and wannabe influencers) are filming themselves in gyms, concerts, cafés, and other public places — and they often get visibly annoyed or rude when an ordinary person accidentally walks into their shot.

They act as if the entire public space belongs to them and their content.This behaviour has genuinely made me think less of these self-styled “models” and “creators”.

My view is simple:
If you choose to film or take photos in a public space, then you are the one who should show consideration — not the other way around. The rest of us are not extras in your video.


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