I’m A Social Media Influencer — But My Real Audience Isn’t The Internet
By Gates Garcia
Published on March 15, 2026.
I'm a social media influencer fighting for the same clicks as everyone else, but my real audience is my four children, who are not even on social media. My content celebrates faith, family, and freedom, and is often referred to as the "culture war," but my focus is on preserving a legacy for my children. The dominant style of political social media is the "humiliating" and "character assassination," which rewards these behaviors for engagement. However, I avoid this style of behavior, stating that I attack ideas, not people, rather than insults. I embrace conflict and avoids the type of cruelty that has become the dominant style online. Despite this, I consider the impact of social media on children's lives and family lives.
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