Influencer Apologies

Not all bans were serious—some were snarky. A few respondents said they’d ban influencer apology videos. You know the type: someone messes up, posts a teary-eyed video in front of a ring light, and apologizes with vague language. These “Notes app apologies” were seen as insincere, scripted, and often followed by a comeback merch drop. One person suggested a 6-month social media ban instead, “to let the apology sink in.”