I was genuinely surprised your comment doesn't end with an "/s", but anyway, I'd be interested to hear the rationale of users who pay for "smart people thoughts".
Your comment implies that paying money to hear the thoughts & opinions of smart people is some sort of new concept that should be considered with skepticism. And yes, Twitter does contain more than just political shouting matches by random people.
Here's a few examples:
1. I follow a few photographers that I greatly admire. Some of their best work is on Twitter. With super-follows, I can support these artists and get exclusive posts for things like gear reviews, etc.
2. I follow a lot of economists/scientists that often have really interesting insights. Noah Smith, Tyler Cowen, Ezra Klein, Scott Manley, to name a few. I'd happily pay a couple dollars a month for more in-depth content by them on Twitter.
3. I also follow some interesting writers and creators, like Craig Mod, Hundred Rabbits, and Kyle Chakya. I could see myself paying them a couple bucks a month if enough of their content was offered that way. They are also people I really respect, so I'd be happy to support them.
> the rationale of users who pay for "smart people thoughts"
I pay for the Economist all the time. So far it's been great. The news is completely useless on a personal value basis, but reading the insightful calm reporting without drama has been fantastic. Especially during the US election when it felt like the whole world was screaming at me 24/7.
I'm also a big buyer of audiobooks from experts so that I can get their "smart people thoughts" on $topic.
taylorlapeyre|4 years ago
Here's a few examples:
1. I follow a few photographers that I greatly admire. Some of their best work is on Twitter. With super-follows, I can support these artists and get exclusive posts for things like gear reviews, etc.
2. I follow a lot of economists/scientists that often have really interesting insights. Noah Smith, Tyler Cowen, Ezra Klein, Scott Manley, to name a few. I'd happily pay a couple dollars a month for more in-depth content by them on Twitter.
3. I also follow some interesting writers and creators, like Craig Mod, Hundred Rabbits, and Kyle Chakya. I could see myself paying them a couple bucks a month if enough of their content was offered that way. They are also people I really respect, so I'd be happy to support them.
Swizec|4 years ago
I pay for the Economist all the time. So far it's been great. The news is completely useless on a personal value basis, but reading the insightful calm reporting without drama has been fantastic. Especially during the US election when it felt like the whole world was screaming at me 24/7.
I'm also a big buyer of audiobooks from experts so that I can get their "smart people thoughts" on $topic.
rchaud|4 years ago
2. Copy/paste the content on to your own premium Twitter account and re-sell them as a "smart people thoughts bundle" subscription
dudus|4 years ago
Is your interest enough for you to pay to hear it? If so you answered your own question.
Otherwise just know some people would be willing to pay for it.