Following And Copying Are Totally Different Terms

You Were Born Original Don't Die A Copy
Don't fall in the category of copycat while you are actually trying to follow anyone,people won't believe this following,because it's just copying.Believe it or not copycat is annoyed in the end,people never like copies they need original no matter even it's a human.
Following someone means you like or want to adopt few things like him/her.Not just everything if he chews a bite 8 times than you also do the same or of he doesn't brush at night than you quit your routine.No that's not the point here following means to absorb positive qualities that attracts you wheather it's passion,style whatever attracts you follow that not negative habits like drinking or smoking.

What about Following On Internet?
Following on internet is not related to my article,it's just we need news or updates about our favourites that's why we choose to follow them,or that profile is related to our favourite sports or something on which we want updates.Actually 'follow' on internet is like subscription, from which we get updates only.