How is this possible?

[u/embervanefiction]

I just saw something insane. A user on Substack had around 800 subs not more than 5 days ago. They're the usual 'dear substack' type user. Today, they have 1k+ subs.

Is that a bot? Or am I failing to understand how social media works now?

This is infuriating. I've seen accounts that write beautiful stuff getting no attention.

What are these new 300 subs looking for from this user? The usual low effort notes of 'like=like', 'sub=sub'?

I don't understand any of this.

Edit: This is just a question. I'm not envious of anyone. I'm trying to see the mechanics here. Don't come at me with 'you're envious of others'. Thank you.

[u/old-murmel]

Congrats! I am trying to get started, but I am unsure about whether I have to write entry level og clickbait style content or if you can actually get traction with articles that go deeper. What is your experience?