Full of creative snobs... – Ello Review

This is the third time I am writing a review regarding my experience on Ello. I am beginning to think that my review of Ello is being censored. At any rate, I was on Ello initially for almost 3 years - possibly more. In that time, I garnered maybe eighty followers. That’s right: 80. I have more followers and engagement on the dog eat dog environment of Instagram than I ever had on Ello. Eventually, it became apparent to me that the only people that would get any real recognition or inclusion on the platform are people that Ello chooses to be noticed. In other words, once again, it’s who you know - not what you can do. In many ways, I found my experience on Ello like being in high school all over again. Except, in this instance, the popular clique, being comprised of the art room kids, have somehow taken over the school. If I were my high school self, I would celebrate such an occurrence. However, my current wiser and older self resists elitism and artistic snobbery - which is what Ello is all about. So, if you’re looking for a supportive and encouraging community where you feel empowered and have a real voice, Ello is not it. In many ways, Ello is the epitome of one hand clapping.
Review by Pancello on Ello.