"Never underestimate just how much influence you can have on others, especially the ones who are younger than you are." 3B1B

I have this method of checking for information sources to trust. I check for their reputation, and find evidence that they can be trusted.

I should probably take my own advice ... but I have to figure how to do it first.

1st day. Thanks for the tip.

> Typically people won't accumulate many thousands of karma points if they are shilling for brands.

Sure, they might not accumulate karma BY shilling for brands, but they might start shilling for brands or ideologies after they accumulate said karma. Or selling their farmed accounts to those who do.

I've been active here for over a decade. If I did that so I could start shilling for brands in my 40s, that'd be a hell of a long con. Also, I pointed out that it's useful to check users' histories. A few seconds with my comment history would reveal that I'm more of a grump than a shill.