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Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ paradise turned Twitter into a hellscape

Twitter became Elon Musk’s personal sh**posting ground while caving to Turkey’s political censorship demands.

On May 17, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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Creating with compassion: Manga writer Tony Weaver Jr. is fighting for diversity in the world of superheroes

The 29-year-old creator creates rich, fantastical worlds featuring diverse characters.

On May 16, 2023 by Marquis Taylor

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Twitch banned notorious streamer PewDiePie, and fans are wondering why

PewDiePie’s Twitch channel remained dormant for half a decade, just to come back and get banned.

On May 11, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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What creators can learn from the Writers Strike, Part 1: The Profit Motive

In a weekly column, writer Lon Harris describes how the Writers Guild's organizing can work for all creators.

On May 11, 2023 by Lon Harris

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Inside FishTank Live: The most shocking reality show on the Internet

Internet provocateur Sam Hyde is putting eight players through a gauntlet of psychological and physical trauma.

On May 9, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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7 teachers-turned-creators you need to follow for Teacher Appreciation Week

These teachers are bringing the classroom to the online world.

On May 9, 2023 by Eve Upton-Clark

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Nintendo copyright crackdown nearly de-platforms creator, reigniting fair use debates

Recent claims by the video game publisher that target ‘modded’ games hint at an aggressive strategy that could have immediate implications for creators.

On May 4, 2023 by Lon Harris

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The Galactic Five: ‘Star Wars’ creators to follow on May the 4th

For May the 4th, we’re celebrating the ‘Star Wars’ community.

On May 4, 2023 by Brandon Hanna

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‘It seems like a lose-lose situation for creators’: Elon Musk’s latest Twitter verified policy leaves smaller creators with an impossible choice

‘Creators who pay for it are seen as sellouts, clout-chasers, and attention-seekers.’

On Apr 27, 2023 by Charlotte Colombo

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Artistic freedom or artist violation?: ‘Fake Drake’ song sparks debate on the future of AI-generated music

‘I hope the major labels are feeling pressure.’

On Apr 27, 2023 by Patricia Grisafi

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Speed run, not speed sprint: How to survive a decade in the gamer game

Jirard Khalil (@TheCompletionist) and Albert Zheng (@BoxBox) talk about survival rates for creators in an industry that’s anything but fun and games.

On Apr 25, 2023 by Sabina Wex

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4 eco-creators to follow this Earth Day

From zero waste living to sustainable fashion, hit follow for all the inspiration you need to get your green on.

On Apr 21, 2023 by Eve Upton-Clark

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Instagram unveils ability to put 5 links in users’ bios, sparking debate with the creator community

'Can’t compete with Linktree.'

On Apr 20, 2023 by Charlotte Colombo

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Ready to monetize your Snapchat stories? Here are the main takeaways from the 2023 Snap Summit

A new revenue sharing model for Stories was a main focus of the summit, leaving creators with some lingering questions.

On Apr 20, 2023 by Charlotte Colombo

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For WeedTubers, being stoned on the internet has never been more of a buzzkill

It's not easy being green.

On Apr 20, 2023 by Steven Asarch

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