The thing is that there are those who want to have a large following for the sake of vanity. In the same way, there are those who want the fancy car, the mansion, the watch that costs enough to buy the house, and the large bank account simply because they think it will make them feel good in some way. But it never does. 

Happiness is like a mirage. If you get lost in the desert, and your last drop of water finished yesterday, as you walk amoungst the dunes, you will eventually see an oasis far off in the distance. You will run towards that oasis, exited at the prospect of finally quenching your thirst. When you arrive, the delusion evaporates and gives way to reality. You see that there is no oasis. 

Many people go through life running towards their own oasis. They want a large following because it will make them happy, but in doing so, their happiness disappears once they have what they want. 

I like your approach, creating content that leaves people wanting more. At the end of the day, it is far better to have one person who is a crazy big fan, than to have 100 people who think you are kinda okay. 

Respect.