What Does This Mean?
Deliberately crafting posts, questions, or controversial statements with the sole purpose of maximizing likes, comments, or shares, regardless of whether the content has any genuine substance behind it.
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REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
"The post was just 'comment YES if you agree' with zero actual content. Pure engagement farming."
LORE & ORIGIN
Adapted from 'content farming,' engagement farming became a distinct term around 2022 as creators and brands openly optimized for the specific metrics platforms reward (comments, watch time, shares) rather than for any communicative or artistic goal.
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