It's really sad, but I don't want to be around those fair-weather "friends", who are only there because you got certain status or influence. You can be sure they would be the first to kick you or disappear if you're in trouble.

Natalia

but I think it helps me understand people who get caught up in it.

if you get ignored enough times because you aren't influential enough, it teaches you that to be socially accepted you must become influential.

Stacker Saloon

saloon

but I think it helps me understand people who get caught up in it.

if you get ignored enough times because you aren't influential enough, it teaches you that to be socially accepted you must become influential.

so sad