I follow for connection. It doesn't matter whether there's anything in common. Sometimes the spark's humanity; a kind or thoughtful statement. Other times a need, a thought, a hint of uncertainty on either side. I follow out of curiosity, to look for continuity. I follow to provide support and encouragement. I follow for ideas. I follow for fun and friendship.

I have 65 people following me and I amfollowing 3. I am friends with them.

Agreed. I don't want the internet echo chamber. Sure, I might think someone is a complete moron, but I'd rather hear a dissenting view than just the same old monotony of agreement.

I follow em - if they don't please i unfollow .. It's like that.. I follow all and sundry and filter !

I am following a few people because they are smart, witty or just plain interesting. I don't worry what others think because life is too short!

I’m not following anyone at the moment but I suppose following people on this site could mean you have an interest in them (relationship potential) and or you find what they have to say interesting. I don’t believe that would get in the way of exploring rest of the Angostic.com world that you are not following.

I follow people with whom I've become friends and those who have said something sufficiently interesting that I want to see more of what they have to say.

I follow interesting people and also read the other posts as well.

I would miss some great posts otherwise.

I am only following JackPedigo. His comments are wise, well-written, thoughtful and kind.

I am somehow following someone on this site. I don't know how that happened and don't see a way to unfollow. Not sure how it's taken by people, like stalking or what, so I'd hate to have it appear that way to someone. I have a few followers, and it doesn't bother me at all. I'm thinking it means that I said something interesting at some point.

I follow sparky smarties. If I find interesting, well formed opinions, or particularly creative or engaging individuals... I like to see what else they are up to.

I don't follow anyone, it seems like stalking, to me.

Yes I do. I can't explain how it happens but I find myself drawn to certain people that catch my attention. I find I'm wanting to engage them to understand them better.

ok, so for a long time i was nervous about people. when i first noticed people followed me, i was like ahh! people! but then i was like wait, you are here for people... none of them have been creepers or anything so its cool, doesnt really make me nervous anymore

I follow people who have something interesting to say or who I suspect will do so based on their profile. I TRY to have a broad range of opinions and voices but I keep getting into arguments with the authoritarian ones and angry at the clueless ones. Such is life.

I have a couple of folks I follow because I find their comments to be meaningful, well reasoned and well written.

It's a good way too get know people. You can just un follow,if you loose interest.

Thanks for asking I was wondering the same.

The great think about this site is that it is advertising free - so there's no call for tracking algorithms.
Then, there are interest groups, (look under "meet" - groups). So if you are a foodie, there's even a group for you - and somewhere to publicise your mutt or moggie.
Be bold! Explore! I, for one, love getting an insight into the minds of others - and I'm sure I'm not alone.

Just follow who you want, try and loose the worry or fear about the system. You know the magicians trick, so can't be fooled again

I tend to think that following people is a vform of stalking...I don't approve of strangers on my Facebook account following me. In this time of insecurity with personal data breaches and violence in the world, I would simply want to comminicate with those I know.

I click follow on people or channels I find that have interesting thoughts, opinions, facts etc.

I also clicked follow on you because you're interesting, not to far away and pretty

Hmmm... I've followed a few people who live close by me to see if I'm interested in reaching out to them.

I'm not sure it really matters