Have you ever noticed #bloggers who will happily respond to you when they need your help in getting publicity then ignore followers once they reach #influencer status? Forget about Bianca - Here's a (thread) on how to spot fake1 bloggers. Plz RT & comment your opinion #durbanstar

1. EFFORT vs INTENTION - Some bloggers only care about attaining influencer status. While at first they may seem charming and fun, all they have in mind are numbers. Make sure you support passion not ego. Follow bloggers that actively interact and reply to you...you matter!

2. ETHICAL BLOGGING - We are all entitiled to our own opinion yes. When you are a blogger however you should be diplomatic in how you respond to sensitive topics. Do not support bloggers who encourage any form of prejudice or divison under the pretence of Freedom of Speech.

3. GIVEAWAYS - The whole aspect of blogging should be to experience a product and in turn share it with lucky followers via a giveaway. If a blogger only expects you to watch them enjoy freebies then remember the only reason they are getting those freebies from brands is YOU!

4. COMMUNITY - A sincere blogger should support other bloggers and mentor those who want to start their own platform. Do not support bloggers/influencers who band together and bully other bloggers out of jealousy. YES IT HAPPENS. Theres enough space for everyone to flourish!

Social media is fair game. Followers of bloggers are NOT their employees. We are one family. Without followers, bloggers & influencers are NOTHING. It is YOU the followers that decide their success. Follow actual content creators & avoid the ego manaics who just see u as a number