The Dark Side of Social Media Monetization

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atlas_2018Full Member
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#1Dec 7, 2019, 02:45 PM
Social media started as a way for people to earn from home in developing countries. But now, it’s getting wild. I just saw a livestream where someone jumped into a river for 40 bucks. The influencer just bailed when things got messy. Crazy, right?
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ryan42Member
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#2Dec 7, 2019, 08:08 PM
Seriously, is that all some influencers can come up with? It’s not just about being in a developing country. I mean, there are kids making safe and creative content that gets monetized. If you’re not smart, your content is gonna be dumb.
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#3Dec 8, 2019, 02:48 AM
What do you mean? How do you know the influencer just ran off? Did anyone record it? Sounds kinda naive to think they'd stick around. Social media can be brutal, and I doubt they would want to show weakness.
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kevin_bridgeFull Member
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#4Dec 8, 2019, 06:28 AM
That incident wasn’t even in a developing country. It was some American TikTokker. And honestly, I don't get how people say society's worse now. It's always had its issues, but social media just makes it more visible.
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#5Dec 8, 2019, 11:19 AM
Totally agree. People have always been terrible, now we just see it more clearly. And yeah, the whole ‘being rude is cool’ vibe is just sad. It’s like society is accepting the worst of us.
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boss777Senior Member
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#6Dec 9, 2019, 01:01 AM
Tech has a dark side for sure. With social media, anyone can chase clout, but that often leads to really dumb actions. We've seen challenges where people have died. Humanity hasn’t lost its kindness, but we’re evolving in a weird way.
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falcon21Newbie
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#7Dec 9, 2019, 01:10 AM
Governments should step in and regulate this stuff. It’s getting out of hand. I mean, I saw people filming car crash victims instead of helping them. Where’s the compassion?
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#8Dec 9, 2019, 03:35 AM
I see so much trash on social media. Everyone’s just trying to get views and make money. It feels especially true for those who are struggling. It’s like the desperation is real, and it’s spreading fast.
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gang_2013Senior Member
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#9Dec 10, 2019, 04:38 AM
In my country, there are online classes teaching people how to make quick cash from content. My kid joined one, it’s crazy how people can earn big bucks just from uploading repetitive videos without any real effort.
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0xDegenHero Member
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#10Dec 10, 2019, 07:26 AM
Everyone needs to be careful. Content creators primarily want to earn money. If they suggest dangerous stuff and people do it, that’s on them. But yeah, it’s a risky game.
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#11Dec 10, 2019, 10:30 AM
Maybe that person jumped for fame, thinking it was worth it for 40 bucks. It’s like they both got what they wanted views and a wild story. But it could have ended badly.
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nick2015Member
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#12Dec 10, 2019, 04:47 PM
The woman who jumped is responsible too. No one forced her. Influencers just suggest crazy ideas. And let’s be real, there have always been shows that glorify stupidity.
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node2016Member
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#13Dec 10, 2019, 07:57 PM
All tech has been misused. Social media is no exception. You can't blame the platform for people being irresponsible. There’s always good and bad.
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nonce21Full Member
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#14Dec 10, 2019, 10:28 PM
What happened to the streamer after that? Did they get banned or face any consequences? They should’ve been held accountable.
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chain1337Hero Member
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#15Dec 11, 2019, 12:40 AM
Yeah, influencers are just chasing views and engagement, no matter the cost. They don’t think about how it affects people. They cross lines that shouldn’t be crossed.
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its_matrixSenior Member
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#16Dec 11, 2019, 05:44 AM
I get what you’re saying, but I don’t think this is just about monetization. It’s a bigger issue with today’s youth and how social media affects them. There should be regulations.
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bridge_2014Senior Member
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#17Dec 11, 2019, 09:05 PM
Right tools, wrong hands. Social media was meant for connecting people, not spreading garbage. Now it’s all about sensationalism and making a quick buck.
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hodlgangMember
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#18Dec 12, 2019, 01:10 AM
People have always sought fame, and that won’t change. But this influencer culture makes it worse. It’s dangerous and people get hurt all for likes.
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tom_satMember
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#19Dec 12, 2019, 06:38 AM
It’s all about desperation now. Not everything is bad though. Social media can provide real opportunities for those who didn’t know they could earn from it. But yeah, creators have a responsibility.
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ben100Member
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#20Dec 12, 2019, 11:46 AM
You’re right, OP. It’s crazy what people will do for attention. But the audience plays a huge role too. They reward absurd content while valuable stuff gets ignored.
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