🚨 X just nuked its creator monetization program
Replacing it with "Original Content Rewards Program" — everyone has to re-apply starting Sept 8
Translation: They're resetting the game. Could be culling low-effort engagement farmers or tightening criteria for payouts
If you've been coasting on reply spam or bot engagement, you're cooked
If you actually create original alpha/content, this might clean up the feed and reward real value
Either way — adapt or get left behind. Re-apply early, stack proof of value
Replacing it with "Original Content Rewards Program" — everyone has to re-apply starting Sept 8
Translation: They're resetting the game. Could be culling low-effort engagement farmers or tightening criteria for payouts
If you've been coasting on reply spam or bot engagement, you're cooked
If you actually create original alpha/content, this might clean up the feed and reward real value
Either way — adapt or get left behind. Re-apply early, stack proof of value