CREATOR NEWSLETTER
Issue #226 | April 4, 2024
THE COMMENTS SECTION
“News is just a name the elite gives to power gossip; gossip is how they dismiss the interests of lower classes.“
-Nick Denton (@nicknotned), Gawker Media Founder
– James Del, Publisher
NOTED BY LON HARRIS
When It Comes to Copyright, Creators and AI Play by Different Rules
Humans deserve a level playing field with their robot rivals.
By Lon Harris, Passionfruit Contributor
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IN THE BIZ
- Patreon enhanced its community chats with four major updates, including desktop access, moderator roles for creators, the option for free fan participation, and testing video stickers.
- Instagram is testing a new ‘Spring Bonus’ program, offering cash bonuses up to $30,000 over 30 days for creating Reels, photo carousels, and single-image posts.
- Meta is testing cash bonuses for creators on Threads, indicating the company’s commitment to its text-based platform amidst competition from platforms like X and Mastodon.
- Meta is also upgrading Facebook’s video feed, adding a vertical full-screen player for Reels, live videos, and long-form videos.
PLATFORMS
How Discord Accidentally Broke a YouTube Record
Discord viewbotted, propelling its video to over 1.4 billion views.
By Steven Asarch, Passionfruit Contributor
AI
Meta’s AI Image Generator Accused of Racism
‘AI is the worst of us.’
By Charlotte Colombo, Job Title
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
- Nick Reacts watched the 1982 film “First Blood.”
- Force of Light Entertainment watched 1989’s “Field of Dreams.”
- Late to the Party watched the 2002 Best Picture winner “Chicago.”
- CinePals watched the season 2 finale of “Invincible.”
HAPPY ECLIPSE
Next Monday, April 8, people across North America will be captivated by a total solar eclipse. The event could make for some fun content, but it requires preparation. Click below to see our solar eclipse tips for creators. 🌝 🌞
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