How would you gauge someone's popularity on SW?

Is it profile views, amount of comments the user receives on posts, number of Friends/Followers (though this is sometimes hidden as is profile views)...

What is your formula?

No this is not a "popularity contest" question... I ask because I saw previous posts asking who the popular users are and I'm trying to understand HOW they come to their conclusions.

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SW-User

I think it is in how everything about them is noticed and how fast. Or how many people and how many times they get mentioned by others. Or they just have to make a small request and many people rush to help.
To me these are popular people because they are in demand by many.

I don't know what makes someone popular. Some people are just liked enmasse.

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SW-User

@Atlantis I know I am not. I am happy with that.

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iMystery · M

@SW-User I am inclined to agree on what you have described as this is what I was thinking too.