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So...TikTok Sucks

Hank Green · commentary · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

Hank Green, a TikTok creator with millions of followers, explains why he thinks TikTok underpays creators. He compares its fixed-pot creator fund with YouTube's revenue sharing.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited in threads on creator economics as a clear explanation of how TikTok payouts shrink per creator as the platform grows.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
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What HN commenters said

  1. “Worth the full watch on video media money.”

    Explains TikTok's fixed creator pot and why it is exploitative.

    athrowaway3z, 2022-03 · Recommendation · in “TikTok is scary good. It's digital crack”

  2. “Hank Green has a great video[0] on the difference since he is on both platforms”

    Compares creator payouts on TikTok versus YouTube from someone on both.

    status200, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “The unlikely odds of making it big on TikTok”

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Topics: tiktok, youtube, creator fund, revenue sharing, social media

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