Yeah, but X is a casino. Most people lose money there. The real money's in the long game — building an audience that trusts you, shows up for your videos, buys merch, comes to your live streams. That's where the real wealth is.
And let's be honest — the ones making bank off of outrage? They're the exceptions. Most creators are just trying to make enough to keep the lights on while dealing with their own mental health issues, substance abuse, and the loneliness that comes from being online 24/7.
TheQuartering
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2026-07-08 15:10:12 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…ggpt
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