[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Lucien Wolfe [@LucienWolfe111](/creator/twitter/LucienWolfe111) on x 17.3K followers Created: 2025-07-17 15:38:31 UTC Funny how growth works perfectly… until you start saying the wrong kind of truth. Instagram lets him add 10k a week, easy. But X? 80k a month and he’s stuck at exactly 1.58M. Not 1.581M. Not 1.582M. Just… capped. Like someone hit “freeze.” This isn’t new. Back in 2022, multiple creators noticed follower stalls right after posting anti-establishment content. Same accounts that went viral overnight would suddenly flatline—for weeks. One engineer (ex-X trust & safety) leaked a method called “dynamic dampening” It throttles visibility without ever notifying the user. You think you’re shadowbanned? No—your reach is just ‘quietly rebalanced.’ Even crazier: those affected most are usually • political independents • accounts with high engagement AND dissent • black creators who refuse to play identity politics Try finding that in X’s transparency reports. You can gain 80k fans a month—but if your voice hits the wrong nerve, they’ll make sure X of them see you. So real question is: How many influencers today are actually growing—and how many are just approved to grow? XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [10k](/topic/10k) [instagram](/topic/instagram) [Post Link](https://x.com/LucienWolfe111/status/1945870738797253114)
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Lucien Wolfe @LucienWolfe111 on x 17.3K followers
Created: 2025-07-17 15:38:31 UTC
Funny how growth works perfectly… until you start saying the wrong kind of truth.
Instagram lets him add 10k a week, easy. But X? 80k a month and he’s stuck at exactly 1.58M. Not 1.581M. Not 1.582M. Just… capped. Like someone hit “freeze.”
This isn’t new. Back in 2022, multiple creators noticed follower stalls right after posting anti-establishment content. Same accounts that went viral overnight would suddenly flatline—for weeks.
One engineer (ex-X trust & safety) leaked a method called “dynamic dampening” It throttles visibility without ever notifying the user. You think you’re shadowbanned? No—your reach is just ‘quietly rebalanced.’
Even crazier: those affected most are usually • political independents • accounts with high engagement AND dissent • black creators who refuse to play identity politics
Try finding that in X’s transparency reports.
You can gain 80k fans a month—but if your voice hits the wrong nerve, they’ll make sure X of them see you.
So real question is: How many influencers today are actually growing—and how many are just approved to grow?
XXX engagements
