X's creator payout update targets content theft, engagement pods, and AI spam
lxfater · x · 2026-09-09
X's original content payout program adds new rules, and the author breaks down the impact:
- No re-uploading others' content: only the first uploader gets credit, killing the arbitrage account playbook.
- No coordinated boosting: engagement pods of dozens or hundreds of accounts are effectively banned.
- No AI auto-posting or auto-replying: is the platform against AI content itself, or just AI spam?
The author's take: X knows exactly what the exploit玩法 are—and clever users will find new workarounds within a month, only to get banned again months later.
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