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@ljin18 Spur creators reinvest a large % of the currency (kudos) they earn on simple stories back into the community, tipping other creators' stories. Data shows LT earnings correlate w/generosity. Paying it forward works. Our kudos = a form of social capital

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Would you believe us if we told you our creators value kudos, our in-app tipping/gifting currency, more than $? #creatoreconomy

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@ljin18 We allow all users equal access to the means of monetization. No gatekeeping or curation of creators or true fans requirement. So I'd say yes

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@ianrborthwick Seems there's a conflict between doing monetization and sponsored posts on the same platform? Many of the creators we surveyed said they thought direct monetization would jeopardize their standing w brands

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@TaylorLorenz @fadeke_adegbuyi We're thrilled that gifting relationships from the basis of Spur rather than exchange relationships. It makes for a much more positive and uplifting social experience.

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@TaylorLorenz @fadeke_adegbuyi We just did a survey of our top creators asking which is most important to them: views, likes, follower growth, receiving kudos ( $ redeemable) or giving kudos. #1 was giving kudos. Not very parasocial of them!

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@Pex Looks like TikTok could use your help! https://t.co/iPCecNQePj

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We don't allow camera uploads on Spur because 1) we are a platform for all creators. A solo creator who has to compete for attention vs creators w/ production teams gets discouraged. Individuality/authenticity is a casualty of this competition

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@Pex any thoughts?

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will be able to introduce monetization without grievously violating the rights of creators the monetization is meant to benefit. We believe it's a big question that needs to be answered before the creator economy can really take flight

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@NERDTHEGOAT is a great example of a creator who has mastered “the flow” 💜

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Creators on traditional social media have to build an audience before they can begin monetizing. Most don’t hit the algorithmic jackpot on TikTok and acquire an audience overnight. A daunting amount of investment is required. Blood, sweat, tears and time ...

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Spur is not minting millionaire creators... yet. But many are cash flowing enough to materially support their creative work. And they are doing this while supporting other creators w a % of their kudos and growing their audience

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@ljin18 You've inspired us to look into allowing creators to convert the kudos (our in app currency) they earn on our platform into equity, not just cash. It's a great idea, thank you

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@MsYoungProfess That’s what we’re doing at Spur. Everyone is a creator and everyone monetizes. It works because creators support each other. We’re viral in South America because we’re the 1st monetization opportunity so many for talented global creators