How do you feel about small time artists asking for support via social media?

How do you feel about small time artists asking for support via social media?
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answer:It can be a real privilege to watch them grow, and to be among the first to support/believe in them. All platforms have to be approached when you want to get yourself known. There’s ways and there’s ways of doing it, and the style they choose will tell you something about them in itself.
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