Your Tumblr Following Dilemma: Can You Follow Too Many Blogs?
So, you find yourself wondering if you’re treading on murky waters with that enthusiastic finger of yours, clicking “Follow” like it’s your new favorite sport. Trust me, you’re not alone in this whimsical chaos we call the Tumblr experience! With a current social media climate that practically encourages following as many accounts as your heart desires, it’s easy to lose track. But let’s be honest, >how many blogs can one practically follow before things get out of hand?
Now, the magic number often thrown around is 75 blogs, and honestly, that’s quite the library of cat memes, fan art, and fanfiction right there! It’s staggering, right? But wait, before you get all existential, let’s break it down:
- Some blogs you follow might hardly show up on your dashboard. You know, like that one friend who promises to show up but mysteriously disappears—probably off posting their second 8-page fanfic about your favorite character.
- Activity levels vary like a wildly swinging pendulum; you could follow a blog that hasn’t posted in 8 years, while another blog could bombard you with 10 posts in the span of 5 minutes. Talk about overstimulation!
- In your case, following around 28 blogs sounds reasonable, especially if some are as quiet as a library during finals week. But does it ever overwhelm your feed? You bet!
To address the elephant in the room—no, Tumblr doesn’t impose a concrete block on how many accounts you can follow. So what do you do when your dashboard becomes a cluttered mess of chaos? It’s as easy as playing musical chairs—cut down on the ones that no longer tickle your fancy!
Ultimately, it’s about quality over quantity. Your online space should spark joy (or at least a chuckle) every time you refresh your feed. Spend time curating your list or engage with those golden gems that genuinely make your scrolling worthwhile.
If you find yourself wanting to dig deeper into the nuances of following too many Tumblr blogs, or you feel like navigating your sea of fanfic and artists is just too much sometimes, feel free to live connect with us. We’ve got your back!
