Test a reel with non-followers before deciding on wider sharing.
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The demo moves from trial exposure to response review to wider sharing. Comparing several ideas is more useful than reading one trial in isolation.
Non-follower response need not match follower response. The illustrative demo is not a performance forecast.
Use it to test a new topic or editing format before wider distribution.