December 2014 PMID 24465441

Cenozoic planktonic marine diatom diversity and correlation to climate change.

David Lazarus, John Barron, Johan Renaudie, Patrick Diver, Andreas Türke

Mentions

95
Peak: 11 in Jun 2023
across 3 sources since Dec 2018

Extended reach

43,263,742
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Total likes

361,683

Video views

41,922,246

Mentions per month

Dec 2018 – Jun 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the group exhibits moderate agreement that Megalodon is extinct, supported by references to educational videos and scientific explanations. The tone varies from casual comments to questions of scientific certainty; words like 'definitely' and references to credible sources like PBS indicate a tentative consensus, but some users express disbelief or skepticism, reflecting mixed levels of engagement and interest.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the conclusion that Megalodon is extinct, with some rational arguments and references to scientific explanations, though there are a few skeptics.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity about Megalodon's extinction, often referencing videos and wanting to learn more, but the tone is casual and somewhat varies in enthusiasm.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The interactions suggest superficial engagement with moments of deeper curiosity, especially when referencing interesting facts or videos, but many people respond casually or dismissively.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations reinforce the scientific consensus and contribute to public understanding, though they don't seem to produce significant shifts in opinions or deep scientific debate.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines the diversity of marine planktonic diatoms during the Cenozoic era, finding that their diversity increased over time, especially in the late Miocene, with many modern species appearing then.
  • There is a strong correlation between diatom diversity and climate factors like temperature and atmospheric CO2 levels, particularly over the last 15 million years, suggesting climate change has significantly influenced diatom evolution.
  • The findings indicate that current and future warming oceans could threaten diatom species, potentially disrupting their role in carbon cycling, though the study notes caution in directly applying past climate-diatom relationships to recent human-driven climate changes.]

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Hungry Shark
@Hungry_Shark · X

For more than 10 million years, #Megalodon was at the top of its game as the oceans’ apex predator...until 2.6 million years ago, when it went extinct. So, what happened to the largest shark in history? Source: @PBS https://t.co/Kz0fXdLLTP

Jun 21, 2021 · 46 likes · 1 share · 506,899 followers View post →
Eons
@EonsShow · X

duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 15, 2023 · 38 likes · 8 shares · 12,896 followers View post →
Eons
@EonsShow · X

New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!

Nov 3, 2022 · 31 likes · 4 shares · 12,896 followers View post →
Alexis Ohanian
@alexisohanian · X

Great recap: https://t.co/X1jmSlT3Kk

Jun 10, 2022 · 13 likes · 580,479 followers View post →
Maryland Science Ctr
@MDScienceCenter · X

What ever happened to the megalodon? It's extinct, but why? There are still lots of different sharks in the seas, why not megalodon? Check out this video, we found for the answer! #LateNightwithMSC #PBSEons https://t.co/nxXGyYdWDq https://t.co/a9OhGSXE09

Mar 25, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 14,090 followers View post →
Mothra Priest Ƹ̵̡ Ӝ̵̨̄ Ʒ
@igloo_9201 · X

@C0URT_JESTER @bara_moe_bltch You’re 100% correct This video explains it rlly well for anyone who’s still confused https://t.co/G8mbE0yQMT

Mar 7, 2023 · 7 likes · 1,323 followers View post →

All mentions

Ancient Megalodon Nursery Revealed by Panama Fossils

This study provides the first definitive evidence of nursery areas for Megalodon during the late Miocene in Panama. Fossil teeth indicate that juvenile sharks used these areas as vital habitats approximately 10 million…

PBS Eons · Dec 19, 2018 41,768,268 views
坂上功
@V7T6RrK9xC56010 · X

https://t.co/xE4PeQy7CK

Jun 1, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
Mymi ♡
@Harryscomet28 · X

C'est très random mais je viens de regarder une vidéo sur les Megalodon et pourquoi ils sont disparu, j'ai adoré https://t.co/79pb9LMHKG

Mar 19, 2025 · 635 followers View post →
Sascha Seifert
@saschaseifert · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/1sCaUaJR98 via @YouTube

Mar 10, 2025 · 403 followers View post →
geriberry
@smethngclever · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/M4cwgpi6Oy

Dec 10, 2024 · 157 followers View post →
Gaming
@NetizenNiklas · X

@omfghailss https://t.co/y8Kf56XQUh

Jun 13, 2024 View post →
spicygolem
@spicygolem · X

You can find out more! https://t.co/E1kobuhBbe

Jun 12, 2024 · 94 followers View post →
Pokémon Spears
@PokemonSpears · X

@omfghailss Here's a video about that https://t.co/w0TxwEB5mm

Jun 12, 2024 · 1,137 followers View post →
Najee Avant
@najee88 · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/YgvapypM6E via @YouTube And of course the big as fk sharkship go on a approach and then vanished then the fun

May 23, 2024 · 1,305 followers View post →
Pnn
@hpppnny · X

@juyeonfun https://t.co/Vsxb32wa31

Mar 4, 2024 · 40 followers View post →
恋する天使
@koredeiitoomou · X

No i don't believe they aren't extinct https://t.co/3F8ug7G93p

Feb 29, 2024 · 30 followers View post →
Clive Hamilton Vote Reform
@CapitalistClive · X

@MegynKellyShow @megynkelly https://t.co/uJgFe2TXU0

Nov 19, 2023 · 965 followers View post →
Zion Ryan Cruz
@zryanverse · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/jdFh6UksTK

Aug 16, 2023 · 2,647 followers View post →
Sebastian Meritless Tickbox Fasttrack-Blythe
@Jason_MI5 · X

@CNN Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/PhJKaddUTv via @YouTube

Jul 5, 2023 · 426 followers View post →
SAW KENDRICK
@dimpIevision · X

me watching this at 3am... what am doing, i should plan stuff to the week and go to bed https://t.co/nxtq7OTM5w

Jul 2, 2023 · 217 followers View post →
Carlos_S01
@Its_Carlos_Here · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/Q8i5jQ7yOn

Jun 19, 2023 · 696 followers View post →
FrecklesXX20
@FrecklesXX20 · X

RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 16, 2023 · 8 shares · 6,494 followers View post →
Endling Ember
@EndlingEmber · X

RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 15, 2023 · 8 shares · 667 followers View post →
Michael
@PaleoMike716 · X

RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 15, 2023 · 8 shares · 404 followers View post →
Dr. Darcy Shapiro
@darcy_shapiro · X

RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 15, 2023 · 8 shares · 1,500 followers View post →
GoreMagala
@GoreMagala · X

RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 15, 2023 · 8 shares · 316 followers View post →
Adriano Cerqueira
@adrijobecq · X

RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 15, 2023 · 8 shares · 5,727 followers View post →
François Foucart
@FFoucart · X

RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 15, 2023 · 8 shares · 64 followers View post →
Тэ дрэвэт утвикλэрэн
@TeaDrivenDev · X

RT @EonsShow: duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 15, 2023 · 8 shares · 941 followers View post →
Eons
@EonsShow · X

duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… It's National #Megalodon Day!

Jun 15, 2023 · 38 likes · 8 shares · 12,896 followers View post →
This is Alternative Truth Social
@GusBennett8 · X

@Logically_JC https://t.co/HFyoWG2VU7

Jun 2, 2023 · 1 like · 1,207 followers View post →
Me1
@Kane81662197 · X

Megalodon went extinct. ice age causes the salinity in oceans to increase, marine life migrates to higher-strata of the oceans for food access. a big shark feasting on depleting sources of food, at colder temperatures, competing with other marine life. https://t.co/5uDVznCapu https://t.co/G7YfmuHkdx

May 27, 2023 · 95 followers View post →
Joseph Barber
@JosephBarber_ · X

@horselord @cheriofhilarion @catonashland Hehehe https://t.co/TZhwXgjaaj

May 15, 2023 · 1 like · 1,280 followers View post →
محمد حسين آل هويدي
@HuwaidiMH · X

قرش ميگالدون (Megalodon). https://t.co/yn8KXUN2F5 https://t.co/zeKleF3Djg

Apr 16, 2023 · 1 like · 4,041 followers View post →
ju
@juliasntan · X

@luh_guedess existiu, porém já está extinto impossível um animal daquele tamanho se manter nos oceanos até hoje e não vermos claras evidências achei esse vídeo em inglês curtinho suuuper informativo https://t.co/zgNxvRT4xF

Mar 7, 2023 · 1,995 followers View post →
Tubs
@TubsPanda · X

@bara_moe_bltch Summarizing the video

Mar 7, 2023 · 1 like · 1,138 followers View post →
Mothra Priest Ƹ̵̡ Ӝ̵̨̄ Ʒ
@igloo_9201 · X

@C0URT_JESTER @bara_moe_bltch You’re 100% correct This video explains it rlly well for anyone who’s still confused https://t.co/G8mbE0yQMT

Mar 7, 2023 · 7 likes · 1,323 followers View post →
Scott Swingle
@bio_bootloader · X

@br___ian Good video discussing the cycles of giant sharks and giant whales: https://t.co/HiaVT8cBZ3

Feb 3, 2023 · 2 likes · 10,510 followers View post →
Clue Chase
@ClueChase · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/eWx6zYNYWA via @YouTube #creation #life #GOD #prehistoric #paleontology #animals #dragons #wildlife #teeth #extinct #reptiles #fossil #giant

Jan 5, 2023 · 1,868 followers View post →
william t duncan
@billllduncan · X

RT @EonsShow: New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!

Nov 4, 2022 · 4 shares · 357 followers View post →
Caitlín R. Kiernan (Plioplatecarqueen)
@auntbeast · X

RT @EonsShow: New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!

Nov 4, 2022 · 4 shares · 6,397 followers View post →
La_Maudite
@La_Maudite · X

RT @EonsShow: New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!

Nov 3, 2022 · 4 shares · 86 followers View post →
Dr. Darcy Shapiro
@darcy_shapiro · X

RT @EonsShow: New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!

Nov 3, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,500 followers View post →
Eons
@EonsShow · X

New 3D model shows: Megalodon could eat prey the size of entire killer whales!

Nov 3, 2022 · 31 likes · 4 shares · 12,896 followers View post →
Cheryl Amber Dotson
@GODZILLASLAYS65 · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/MIZuUJvcpd via @YouTube

Sep 8, 2022 · 1,095 followers View post →
Dawn James
@DawnJam16218572 · X

RT @PBSDS: The Megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived

Aug 30, 2022 · 4 shares · 794 followers View post →
Inside the Outdoors
@ITOFoundation · X

RT @PBSDS: The Megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived

Aug 30, 2022 · 4 shares · 1,084 followers View post →
PBS Digital Studios
@PBSDS · X

The Megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived

Aug 30, 2022 · 4 likes · 4 shares · 28,020 followers View post →
Yeah
@_Tyrannotitan_ · X

@BigSkootz @anilkommalapati @TheFigen hold far more weight than your claims. but if you have evidence that they are still around I would very much like to see them. https://t.co/QsYWPEcP7n

Jul 13, 2022 · 1 like · 121 followers View post →
Alexis Ohanian
@alexisohanian · X

Great recap: https://t.co/X1jmSlT3Kk

Jun 10, 2022 · 13 likes · 580,479 followers View post →
KD8thebowz
@KD8thebowz · X

@kengree59748373 @ScienceNews heres a fun watch that explains it well https://t.co/aEiwD6Zmhd

Jun 6, 2022 · 480 followers View post →
NFL = WWE (@noteom bsky)
@eomrules · X

@CNN btw here's a good vid about them if ppl want to know more about the megalodon https://t.co/xEqsbWfHjC

Jun 1, 2022 · 4 likes · 826 followers View post →
NFL = WWE (@noteom bsky)
@eomrules · X

@archaeo_ecology @realscientists just so happens I saw this vid a few wks ago https://t.co/xEqsbWfHjC

May 29, 2022 · 3 likes · 826 followers View post →
what
@Rizzosaurus_Rex · X

@Wiam62 @JohnKuwuk @alfonsoHdezB_ @AsterZone @keenmma @MetroUK less diatom diversity= less krill= less whales= Megalodons had to work harder for food sorry bro but megalodons are definitely extinct whether you choose to believe it or not https://t.co/g7rTjeAcwE https://t.co/d9X6FijvkM https://t.co/xlPs7JEUUn https://t.co/Y6iQCcwK3X

May 25, 2022 · 48 followers View post →
Suzanne Hoselton
@SuzanneHoselton · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/h0DqzDeDXR via @YouTube

May 12, 2022 · 1,132 followers View post →
sailorblur
@sailorblur · X

Juego, aprendo y me divierto. https://t.co/pQK7ljsyNV

Apr 29, 2022 · 691 followers View post →
Alex Barton
@Dapplepelt · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/B7YzbfVi8J via @YouTube

Mar 18, 2022 · 264 followers View post →
Dave
@Can1smokethis · X

@Jimbo2K_ https://t.co/GcPW1A45nz https://t.co/cwoEfJE5Hm

Mar 1, 2022 · 87 followers View post →
TheSharkAnt
@TheSharkAnt01 · X

@Magvgc The Megalodon is 100% extinct. This video best explains why. https://t.co/9hdElJRtXh

Feb 26, 2022 · 1,644 followers View post →
Sean
@Seanakin · X

Saw this and thought of you, @Justin_Knowles https://t.co/MmJh2oWcJy

Feb 24, 2022 · 1 like · 1,580 followers View post →
Tech Junkie
@techjunkiejh · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went #Extinct https://t.co/Y7m65LMQAh #History #MoviesTvTj https://t.co/EHHepz1hYH

Feb 22, 2022 · 26,959 followers View post →
Crowtheri_xan
@jowoenglish101 · X

@blckroseraphine @sucinurfa @tanyakanrl Lemme debunk this one. Definitely extinct Megalodon hewan predator aktif bukan ambush predator kaya ikan sebelah/angler. Buat bisa bertahan hidup ga kebayang berapa ton daging yang dia butuhin. Kalaupun bisa, paus akan berkurang drastis. Lengkapnya disni https://t.co/BfhMt21DWp

Jan 14, 2022 · 5 likes · 257 followers View post →
Sascha Seifert
@saschaseifert · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/cmuW9XBLdw via @YouTube

Oct 15, 2021 · 403 followers View post →
Danny Boy
@Care2much18 · X

She's most known for presenting the Megalodon episode, which is getting close to 18 million views now, if you haven't seen it before it's well worth 10 minutes. https://t.co/rfqqmA0yKg

Sep 24, 2021 · 1 like · 42,716 followers View post →
Jans Alter-Ego
@9sippi3 · X

@horstiamhandy Meine Tweets sind für Leute, die das PBS Eon Video dazu gesehen haben. https://t.co/SypJ70QRXK

Sep 12, 2021 · 151 followers View post →
Jay
@ClumpyMoss · X

@mementocaelum https://t.co/EgoZg9s8vw

Sep 7, 2021 · 1 like · 73 followers View post →
‘92 Biggie
@StillDiggs · X

@TeK_s Bruh. Bruhhhh https://t.co/mfRLXWcHxE

Aug 5, 2021 · 709 followers View post →
SirFowlman
@SirFowlman · X

@wolf_and_saint @SharkWeek @MythBusters Shut up, Meg. https://t.co/w2UFLSz0Yx

Jul 17, 2021 · 6 likes · 375 followers View post →
Bozeia
@Bozeia · X

@MaliceMacarons Belated, but here's your daily dose of SCIENCE. https://t.co/YpYoHopDAE

Jul 12, 2021 · 39 followers View post →
Anuwat224r
@gofhub43 · X

RT @Hungry_Shark: For more than 10 million years, #Megalodon was at the top of its game as the oceans’ apex predator...until 2.6 million ye…

Jun 22, 2021 · 1 share View post →
Hungry Shark
@Hungry_Shark · X

For more than 10 million years, #Megalodon was at the top of its game as the oceans’ apex predator...until 2.6 million years ago, when it went extinct. So, what happened to the largest shark in history? Source: @PBS https://t.co/Kz0fXdLLTP

Jun 21, 2021 · 46 likes · 1 share · 506,899 followers View post →
TroodonVet (C0mms open)
@troodonvet · X

@dolphin_hack If you want more explanation, here's some video that can explain further: https://t.co/Y7HQXuAoby

Jun 16, 2021 · 1 like · 5,349 followers View post →
Matt Farr
@realMattFarr · X

@redsteeze This might be helpful https://t.co/2QCf0ptQl6

May 29, 2021 · 2 likes · 150 followers View post →
TonyGelover
@TonyGelover · X

El Megalodon se extinguió hace apenas 2.5 millones de años, que en términos geológicos es prácticamente ayer

Apr 24, 2021 · 207 followers View post →
Chris
@Cenafan1985 · X

RT @Cenafan1985: Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/p7Jc8dJcMz via @YouTube @PulseologyGYM

Apr 17, 2021 · 1 share · 5,292 followers View post →
Chris
@Cenafan1985 · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/p7Jc8dJcMz via @YouTube @PulseologyGYM

Apr 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 5,292 followers View post →
alknot
@TonklaHB · X

คลิปนี้อธิบายดีเลยนะว่าทำไมน้องถึงสูญพันธ์แล้ว(จริงๆ) https://t.co/pfnr9t5QwS https://t.co/9g4TjozJxA

Apr 11, 2021 · 1 like · 294 followers View post →
prim
@rubyjennp · X

ขอแปะคลิปนี้เพิ่ม มี Theory น่าสนใจเยอะแยะมาก เช่นช่วงนั้นมีฉลามขาวที่ไวกว่า ตัวเล็กกว่ามาแย่งอาหาร + ปลาวาฬสายพันธุ์ใหม่ที่มาแย่งแหล่งอาหารเหมือนกันทำให้แหล่งอาหารหายไป มีอีกเยอะแยะมากในคลิป

Apr 11, 2021 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 15,028 followers View post →
June-Royce Educational Consulting Services
@PrinceAcademy2 · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/EvtpgCqlp3 via @YouTube

Apr 11, 2021 · 981 followers View post →
MadTransWitch
@mad_trans · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/RLTkRRWKEK via @YouTube

Mar 26, 2021 · 1 like · 610 followers View post →
Maryland Science Ctr
@MDScienceCenter · X

What ever happened to the megalodon? It's extinct, but why? There are still lots of different sharks in the seas, why not megalodon? Check out this video, we found for the answer! #LateNightwithMSC #PBSEons https://t.co/nxXGyYdWDq https://t.co/a9OhGSXE09

Mar 25, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 14,090 followers View post →
3abma2soud
@3abma2soud · X

Its quite interesting honestly

Mar 25, 2021 · 1 like · 52 followers View post →
Marius Sivertsen
@CisseMarius · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/Koized2qoh via @YouTube

Mar 22, 2021 · 45 followers View post →
tina
@discobabie · X

https://t.co/MLOsRM5VC6 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Mar 15, 2021 · 181 followers View post →
Javi
@Randomless_Mind · X

damn, this was a good video from PBS eons. https://t.co/95uzMc5uSR

Mar 13, 2021 · 383 followers View post →
Emily Sklar
@oceanic_emily · X

I often get asked how we know for sure the megalodon is extinct. I have a whole rant about that, I've written impromptu essays in facebook comment sections on it, but my new fave youtube channel has a pretty cool video on the topic too https://t.co/ebUo5k4egd

Feb 25, 2021 · 533 followers View post →
Stephen Heggeman
@LoveTheLuny1 · X

@ddoniolvalcroze @EonsShow Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/nj3UmZE6cX via @YouTube

Feb 10, 2021 · 16 followers View post →
Cleve Hicks
@Cleve_Hicks · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/qTAWgOlVzh via @YouTube

Jan 18, 2021 · 1,947 followers View post →
Eri Ledoux
@LedouxE12 · X

@SharksEveryDayy They are just slowly (~8:50) https://t.co/9mT7EcVbBp

Dec 20, 2020 · 1 like · 38 followers View post →
Jan Schneeberger
@schnebka · X

Megalodona - https://t.co/Knh8DNBp43 . Druhou poměrně kontroverzní záležitostí je samotný kontakt se žraloky. Tady přikládám příspěvek jedné mořské bioložky, který se před pár měsíci objevil na redditu v reakci na video environmetalistky Ocean Ramsey, jež se dotýkala samice

Dec 5, 2020 · 174 followers View post →
AerilAri97
@AerilAri97 · X

@TCald15 No, they're not, if they were, we wouldn't have as many whales that we do now: Here, watch this https://t.co/oAt1zDwUr0

Dec 5, 2020 · 599 followers View post →
Omar
@OmarGhalibAbuSh · X

Why Megalodon (Definitely) Went Extinct https://t.co/M0eWAm19Ur via @YouTube

Nov 28, 2020 · 243 followers View post →
和子晴
@atxBlackMamba · X

@rorshach1984 https://t.co/wirJlbKvC8

Nov 19, 2020 · 1 like · 1,508 followers View post →
Desirae Townley
@DesiraeTownley · X

Humans are the new megoladons. https://t.co/czw0YecoGy

Nov 9, 2020 · 34 followers View post →
MK Mons
@MotherOrganoid · X

RT @JoeyMaier: ...and for those who want to know how we know this, PBS has a nice explaination video https://t.co/DM6cFnPQyV

Aug 10, 2020 · 5 shares · 134 followers View post →
Mythical Rex
@MythicalRex8790 · X

RT @JoeyMaier: ...and for those who want to know how we know this, PBS has a nice explaination video https://t.co/DM6cFnPQyV

Aug 10, 2020 · 5 shares · 176 followers View post →
John P. Friel, Ph.D.
@friel · X

RT @JoeyMaier: ...and for those who want to know how we know this, PBS has a nice explaination video https://t.co/DM6cFnPQyV https://t.co/…

Aug 10, 2020 · 5 shares · 7,679 followers View post →