And bear in mind, the vast majority of Facebook’s revenue comes from advertising. Advertisers don’t want their brands and products displayed next to extreme or hateful content — a point that many made explicitly last summer during a high-profile boycott by a number of household-name brands.
The amount of work it takes to actually get something published vastly outstrips that of writing it. This iron law of freelance writing is indubitable and unchangeable. You don’t just have to write a piece, you also have to pitch it. This involves all sorts of contortions and self-promotion and nudging and mildly stalkerish behavior. I had the most... See more
Most creators don’t have enough fans to be eligible for ads. Even for eligible creators, it’s nearly impossible to make a sustainable income via ads. ~97.5% of YouTubers don’t make enough to reach the US poverty line ($12,140).
One of the most misunderstood things about Supreme and its success is that for many, Supreme is strictly economic: it is the best, most consistent way to turn $60 and a morning of waiting in line into $120+. Today, that is easier than ever with Grailed being the watering hole for buyers and sellers.