2025-12-16 16:18:07

Being an opinion leader, the most important thing is to maintain a neutral stance. Fans follow you because they trust your judgment, not because they want to be exploited.

Paid promotions may inevitably lead to biased positions, which is normal. But if you are completely driven by利益, you have already deviated from your original intention. All your influence ultimately comes from your fans—their attention, comments, and shares are the value of your existence.

That’s why it’s our responsibility to spread positive energy and provide genuine opinions. Once you become a pure marketing account, relying on割韭菜 to make a living, you have gone completely astray.

Stay neutral, be true to your fans, and be true to yourself. This is the secret to long-term survival.

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RetailTherapist

· 2025-12-17 23:35

You're absolutely right, trust is worth much more than the number of fans. I'm just worried that some people might not realize it, really. Once the line of neutrality is broken, everything is lost, there's no saving it.

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ForkTrooper

· 2025-12-17 19:39

That's right, you just can't become a selling machine, or fans will eventually see through it. --- Being neutral is easy to say, but really doing it is hard; it still depends on self-discipline. --- I completely agree. Once you are hijacked by capital, there's no turning back. --- Overharvesting the "leeks" will eventually cause your reputation to collapse. In the long run, sincerity is the most valuable. --- That's why I only associate with those who dare to speak the truth, even though they are very rare. --- It's true, but the temptations in the Web3 circle are too great. Few can resist. --- Relying on trust to make a living is more satisfying than harvesting "leeks." This is a simple calculation.

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OnChainDetective

· 2025-12-16 16:47

ngl this whole "neutrality" thing reads like cope... wallet clustering data literally shows most so-called "neutral" voices suddenly flip positions right after token transfers hit their addresses. pattern recognition doesn't lie, people do.

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WealthCoffee

· 2025-12-16 16:46

This statement is really spot on, but on the other hand, who can truly be completely neutral? --- I strongly agree. The reason I see so many influencers crashing and burning is because they take on projects and then start brainwashing their fans. --- It's easy to say, but in practice, it's too difficult. Neither traffic nor reputation can be neglected. --- Neutral? In the crypto world? You must be joking haha. --- That's why I only follow a few who truly speak the truth. I unfollowed the rest long ago. --- It seems that most opinion leaders have long been domesticated by capital, and sticking to their original intentions has become a minority. --- The part about cutting leeks hit home. I have too many friends around me who lost everything because of certain bloggers' recommendations. --- The problem is, fans also find it hard to tell the difference. Sometimes they get exploited without even knowing how they were exploited. --- Wake up, everyone. If there's milk, it's mother. This is an eternal truth on the internet.

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RunWithRugs

· 2025-12-16 16:41

It's a good point, but how many in the circle actually do it? Most just talk about neutrality, but behind the scenes they've already been corrupted by capital. Talking about neutrality is easy, but as soon as money is thrown in, everything collapses. I've seen too many "opinion leaders" turn into overnight money-grabbing machines. The core is self-discipline, right? It's hard to stay unmoved without external constraints... difficult. How much is a fan's trust worth? It seems in the crypto world, it's just not that valuable. That's correct, but the difficulty of execution is off the charts. Sticking to the bottom line often conflicts with making quick money, and most people choose the latter.

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MetaverseHomeless

· 2025-12-16 16:35

That's so true. These days, too many people treat fans as ATMs, no wonder trust crises in the Web3 community are so severe. The principle is simple, but sticking to it is really difficult. I've seen too many stories of influencers crashing and burning. In fact, fans hate the most those who say one thing and then change their tune once they have money—completely losing their integrity. But on the other hand, who doesn't want to make money? The key is how to earn—whether with a bottom line or without. I completely agree. Projects that rely on cutting leeks will eventually crash; history has proven this countless times. Interests can indeed sway people's hearts, but once trust is lost, there's really no turning back. Nowadays, honest opinion leaders are truly rare, which makes them even more valuable. I really admire those who can refuse even the most tempting shilling opportunities—that's what makes a true influencer. Once trust is broken, it's broken. No amount of money can fill that hole.

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AllInAlice

· 2025-12-16 16:25

This statement is correct, but the reality is that most people simply can't stick to it. --- Well said, but how about actually doing it? Just look at how many influencers turn hostile over a single advertising deal. --- Neutral? Ha, who in the crypto world can truly be neutral? Everyone's just following the trend and taking sides. --- Fans may trust, but people need to eat. This isn't a simple problem, right? --- It's profound, but I'm afraid some people will read this article and immediately turn around to promote garbage projects. --- Indeed, the moment trust is lost, even ten years can't recover it. --- So, the line between harvesting and giving advice is just a matter of a single thought.

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