I always check timelines, as well as 'replies' to others, RB, thoroughly before engaging. Differences can be interesting - but ideally I enjoy intelligent, creative, thoughtful, passionate, bookish people - not obsessed with accumulating followers. You have an engaging timeline. #1 for me.
Well, I fit the "not interested in accumulating followers" critieria. I'm sure I lose a few of the thoughtful ones when sometimes I go on a quickfire series of rants. To stick around as a follower you need to be tolerant of occasional rants 😁
We live in 'ranty' times, my friend. I get it. Occasional a good rant is what it takes.