I understand this is a semantic argument. We're working under a rubric of "creators" making "content" that is "consumed". Every generation gets its buzzwords. I just hope people are more mindful about sacrificing their role as artists - the reason these platforms exist. Not the other way around. - ThreadSky

benrock.com • 172 days ago

I understand this is a semantic argument. We're working under a rubric of "creators" making "content" that is "consumed". Every generation gets its buzzwords.

I just hope people are more mindful about sacrificing their role as artists - the reason these platforms exist. Not the other way around.

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midfi.bsky.social•172 days ago

that's why I have pivoted exclusively to being a malcontent
creator

mostly it's swear words and yelling at things

edzot.bsky.social•172 days ago

love it

lord-of-lightning.bsky.social•172 days ago

Nice content bro

midfi.bsky.social•172 days ago

oh fuck

riley37.bsky.social•172 days ago

Now is the winter of our discontent turned to consumerism...

benrock.com•172 days ago

Made glorious numbers by those who smash that like and subscribe button.

edwardgivens.bsky.social•171 days ago

LOL!

blamer.bsky.social•172 days ago

my mom always called me a chronic malcontent

I was just warming up :D

jksv1376.bsky.social•172 days ago

I love this for you. 🥳🤬😤😱❤️

ballardmike.bsky.social•172 days ago

FUCKYEAH!! 😬

jamesgreato.bsky.social•172 days ago

Couldn't agree more. I refuse to use the word now except for talking about a book's table of contents.

pheedeep.bsky.social•172 days ago

Brother, the difference is the effort put into it. So, yes, most content creators put out content: low-effort bullshit to feed the masses.

Shakespeare didn't create content.

supaterryrules.bsky.social•172 days ago

My toilet bowl has content

benrock.com•172 days ago

EXACTLY

garlicneo.bsky.social•171 days ago

I doubt content creators call themselves artists.

I doubt anyone calls them artists.

memetix.space•172 days ago

I'm an artist. I used to make art which included more forms over time. Because I pay bills and I'm also a curious tinkerer, there are now so many creative media that I jump between or combine (including digital) that I'm running out of inclusive terms that don't also mean something else.

phoenixfitzroy.bsky.social•171 days ago

And people talking about building their ‘brand’ with their ‘content’ 🤦🏻‍♀️

eveexamines.bsky.social•171 days ago

Brand building was a real thing even before it had that name. Only then it was called your reputation. Your reputation for a really fun detective stories. Or your reputation for exciting and interesting paintings. Or making movies that weren't a pile of clichés.

phoenixfitzroy.bsky.social•171 days ago

Reputation covers all sorts of things. It says ‘who’ you are, what kind of person ie a person of integrity or an immoral arsehole.

Brand infers something marketable, unique, a POD. The fact that Amazon influencers are suing each other for copying their ‘brand’ shows just how crazy this has become.

jj-sounds-good.bsky.social•171 days ago

Meanings of words change. Content is pretty much exclusively used for digital content on social media. I think it fits. Nobody says a painting is good content. If it’s posted to social media and it generates some positive output it’s good content.Sure you might find it annoying.I think it’ practical

benrock.com•171 days ago

I get it and don’t disagree entirely. I think the reason for the meaning change belies a devaluation on the actual work.

jj-sounds-good.bsky.social•170 days ago

I actually think it puts too much valuation on stuff and thereby devalues a lot of good stuff. Comments and likes dictate the worth of the work but it’s mainly knowing the algo. I also dislike how prominent „content“ is these days. That’s why I’m on Bluesky now and less on Instagram and Twitter.

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