One Rant About Apple's Touch MacBook Earned $505 on X, Beating His Actual Business Posts
jonathan_wilke · x · 2026-11-09
Developer Jonathan Wilke shared a payout notice from X's Original Content Rewards Program: $505.83 deposited for his rant about Apple's touchscreen MacBook. He notes the viral complaint earned more than his posts actually promoting his own businesses — a candid look at how X's creator rewards favor high-engagement hot takes.
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