Stop Giving Away Your Content to Toxic Platforms

Hey creators, Josh here with something that's been bugging me lately. I've been watching creators self-censor their content just to avoid harassment from trolls who have nothing better to do than twist words and manufacture outrage. That's not content creation, that's survival mode. The Real Problem When you post directly on Twitter/TikTok/Facebook, you're giving away ownership of your work. Platform changes rules? Your content gets nuked. Elon doesn't like you? Tweets disappear. These platforms dissolve? Years of work gone. You're building on rented land. The Solution Create content on platforms YOU control, then share links on social media. Think of Twitter as a free billboard, not your content home. Easy Options: • Ghost - $11/month, built-in monetization • Substack - Free with paid subscription options • WordPress - Free or $4/month for more features My Strategy: Create blog posts/videos on my platform, share links on social media, then leave. No engaging with replies, no scrolling timelines. Just post and go. The Mental Health Bonus Stepping back from toxic engagement improves your well-being dramatically. What's the point of reach if it's destroying your mental health? Reality Check Yeah, you might lose some engagement initially. But you gain control over your content destiny and peace of mind. For marginalized creators especially, having your own platform means your voice can't be silenced by algorithms or harassment mobs. My setup costs $17/month total. Compare that to YouTube taking 30% of Super Chats or Twitch taking 50% of subs. Bottom Line Use corporate platforms for discovery, but own your content elsewhere. Your dedicated audience will follow you anywhere. What do you think? Ready to take back control of your content? Check out what I'm building at indiecreator.community if you want to see this in action.