Would you rather have Followers or Fans?

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   Hmrjmr1posted 14 years ago

   The recent change in phraseology made me wonder if the phrase followers makes anyone uncomfortable. Kinda feels like you're signing up for church or some cult group. Kinda liked Fans better it's a more secular phrase. What do you all think?

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      darksideposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Doesn't concern me at all whether it's called one or the other. There's more important things, like visitors. Outside traffic coming in who actually read my hubs and can't join my fan/follower club because they're not members of HubPages. But they're the ones most likely to click a link or buy a product.

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      PeytonFarquharposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Whether viewers are followers or fans is of no account to me.  I'm happy to have the traffic.

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         mailxpressposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         Hi,
         
         When I first saw the Forum Title I thought maybe their was a difference.  I thought I was missing something.  I agree, I'm happy I get any traffic daily.
         mailxpress

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   relacheposted 14 years ago

   HubPages gave an official explanation for why they made the switch,
   
   http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/29716
   
   Do you agree with their reasoning?

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      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Just in case, I do and as my other post says..I accept it.

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      Hmrjmr1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      When it's explained I suppose but I still liked Fans Better, has that sporty sort of Tiger Woods Feel to it. As opposed to say the Pope or his boss. LOL

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         Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         

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            Lisa HWposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            I can see the reasoning.  "Following" is in the eye of the beholder.  I don't mind following someone's writing.

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         cosetteposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         *snicker*

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   Cagsilposted 14 years ago

   Just in case you haven't seen?
   
   I'm posting a link to another forum - started by a HubPages Staffmember.
   
   http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/29716
   
   Plus, there are a number of other forums that have already addressed this concern or issue, whichever you prefer.
   
   Once I read the answer offered by HubPages, I accepted it.

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   lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

   I just want to be famous

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      Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      good goal

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         lyricsingrayposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         

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   habeeposted 14 years ago

   I want to be "worshipped" instead of fanned, followed, or stalked. lol

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      Hmrjmr1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You already are Kiddo!

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         habeeposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         You beddy beddy funny man. Me like!

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   tony0724posted 14 years ago

   And some cold hard cash to go with it would be great to !

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      Hmrjmr1posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Great Minds Think Alike!!

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   habeeposted 14 years ago

   Hi, Tony. I support that!

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   Sybil Marieposted 14 years ago

   I was used to "fan" and kind of liked it but I guess I'll get used to follower.

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   sunforgedposted 14 years ago

   *shrugs* ..I guess follower is becoming the norm..I kind of thought being different was part of Hubpages appeal

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    wyanjenposted 14 years ago

    I don't mind having followers so much, but I don't like being a follower.
    
    Serial fammers should now be called Blind Followers.

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    kcnckposted 14 years ago

    This question has made me to think.

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    lyricsingrayposted 14 years ago

    both

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    Dao Hoaposted 14 years ago

    follow or fan? Both.

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    Internetwriter62posted 14 years ago

    I like the phrase follower better. It implies they follow your work.

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    sunforgedposted 14 years ago

    ...followers, yum,. try this kool-aid, its to die for.

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       Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       yum, yum, kool-aid, who has more?

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    AEvansposted 14 years ago

    A fan to me is something that is used when you are overheated, a follower is someone who wants to know what you are up to. lololo I prefer to be followed then to be fanned , I can fan myself when I am warm. lolololo

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    Stacie Lposted 14 years ago

    a "fan" sounds better than a "follower"..I envision someone stalking me..LOL 

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    GarfieldGatesposted 14 years ago

    Both are too social...I would just rather have HEAPS of search engine traffic and open wallets!

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