As a content creator, there’s always a thrill when one of your creations goes viral. It’s a great opportunity to reach a new audience, gain more followers on social media, and feel like you’re finally making an impact.

However, with this newfound attention, you’ll also encounter many people who don’t know anything about you. Some are only interested in trending content, leading to negative comments from those who haven’t taken the time to understand the context of your post. The quirks of recommendation algorithms can perpetuate this cycle, as increasing engagement, even from negative comments, can sustain the post’s virality. Naturally, this can be disheartening, especially when you’ve invested time in building a community that trusts and appreciates your work.

Don’t dwell too much on the naysayers. Remember, this moment is fleeting. The mistake would be trying to replicate the virality with similar posts and straying from your original vision just to satisfy the algorithms. Stay true to your path. Soon, another post will trend, and you’ll continue your journey with hopefully more subscribers who genuinely understand and support you.