>Echads, does this apply to us?
Popularity does not equal quality: Just because something is popular, it does not mean that it is objectively good or valuable. Popularity can be influenced by many factors, such as marketing, media exposure, social trends, peer pressure, etc. Sometimes, popular things are designed to appeal to the lowest common denominator, or to exploit people’s emotions, biases, or desires. They may not have much artistic merit, originality, or depth. For example, some critics argue that popular music is often formulaic, repetitive, and superficial