I’d argue that audiences dictate how creators monetize their content. Closed platforms just guard the door and collect the cover.
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Audience gives you the illusion of a choice if it's on a closed platform.
I agree with that, they definitely tell you who you can reach. Guess I’m coming from a place where memes and pics and vlogs get more attention than text. Audience preference dictates what content is worth creating.
Closed platforms restrict the types and terms, but open protocols let creators play. Regardless, true monetization depends on creators aligning with audience desires.