[throwaway55533]

Ok, but the author referred specifically to "Creators", which usually means the minority of users who post things other than text.

If you read more of the author's post:

> We are a webcomic duo that has been creating original comics since 2011 and sharing them on various platforms on the web

> Any business model that does not acknowledge this and does not seek proper compensation for artists is not of interest to us.

My point is, while I agree with their sentiment, I believe they are mistaken that artists are the core driver of social media growth. (And by their assertion, the reason people use social media.)

[relaxing]

I think you’re connecting two separate facts that need not necessarily be linked.

Regardless, users posting only life update-style text posts are also uncompensated for their contributions to the network (and their works too are feeding AI.)

[throwaway55533]

Sure, maybe my definition was imprecise. Good catch.

But my point remains. I don't feel like I should be compensated for my HN posts. My great aunt doesn't expect compensation for posting her cat pictures. To be honest, I don't care about consuming artists' content. I'm sure it's great. But I go to the local art museum for that. When I go on social media, it's to hear from my great aunt.

And if YC wants to train a model that will eventually replace me, sure. I don't want to be paid for it. The whole thing is inevitable. You can't stop technology, only delay.

People just want to enjoy using computers (in the time humans have left).