Ask Do algorithms really favor new accounts over established ones with a large following?

[Meridian]

Some platforms do push new accounts at the start, hoping fresh content will keep people coming back. This makes it look like bigger accounts with many followers are being pushed aside, even if their content is still good. But after some time, that early push fades away, and growth depends on how much people like and share the posts. Having many followers does not always mean more people will see your content. Should new accounts trust that early push, or focus on slow growth instead?