Nantucket native. Here's the real problem with island 'influencers.'

A Nantucket store owner recently hung a sign in his shop reading “No Influencers,” triggering an online backlash from Paige Paul (formerly Paige Lorenze), a social media personality with more than 2 million followers. Paul’s critique targeted what she sees as rude behavior tied to influencer culture. John Sylvia, who runs Four Winds Craft Guild and shares a space with Sylvia’s Antiques, says recent visitors often come mainly to take photos of trending items like his historic Lightship Baskets rather than buy. Sylvia points to congestion and a lack of interest in history. The dispute also raises questions about how Nantucket is experienced—and by whom.