What Is the Bandwagon Effect?

The bandwagon effect is a psychological phenomenon in which people adopt a belief or behavior because others are doing it, often without evaluating the facts for themselves. It's also known as herd mentality, where individual thinking is sidelined in favor of following the crowd.

We're seeing a similar trend with the City of Hendersonville's press release about the roundabout project. Everyone seems to be reposting the same information without questioning how it will actually affect traffic and businesses at this specific intersection.

Let's not fall into the trap of blindly following the crowd. Before jumping on the bandwagon for this roundabout, we need real, detailed information about how it will impact our community—here, where it matters.

While others may be satisfied with vague promises and generalized data, we need concrete evidence and thorough analysis before making decisions that will affect our daily lives and the future of this intersection.