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Should I go back to Twitter (X)? 🤔 (Patreon)

Published:
2025-05-27 15:03:30
Imported:
2026-06

Poll

Should I go back to Twitter (X)? 🤔

  • Yes, you should go back to Twitter (X) 140
  • No, you should stay on Bluesky and IG 188
  • 2025-05-27
  • 328 votes
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Content

Hey everyone ,

I wanted to ask you something important. A while ago, I left Twitter (or X, whatever it’s called now) after it became clear I couldn’t opt out of having my art/content used to train Grok (X's AI), and also because... well, the whole platform's vibe took a pretty gross turn under Musk. It just didn’t feel right staying there.

Since then I’ve been hanging out on Bluesky — which has been chill, but let’s be honest, the reach is tiny. Over the past few months I’ve noticed a real drop in traffic and patron sign-ups, and I'm starting to wonder if disappearing from Twitter might be part of the reason.

So, I wanted to ask you :Do you think I should bite the bullet and go back to Twitter to promote my work, even if I’m not thrilled about the platform?Is the visibility worth it? Would it help bring more people into the Cherry-verse?

I’d really love to hear what you think. Your support means everything to me, and I want to make smart moves going forward — even if they taste a little bitter.

You can just vote but I'd really like to read your thoughts in the comments.

Let me know 💬

Comments

Poke-Ladd

Honestly X just just flooded with other AI and scuffed OF models nowadays, its so bad

Graeme Mcnamara

Have you thought about other platforms, Reddit maybe? Twitter is still a fustercluck. You gotta do what you gotta do for business though.

Peachjam

Honestly, I'm still skeptical about social media platform X (formerly Twitter). I hate it because its users are already full of assholes, and even more so because its owner is a total fucktard.

Alexander Howe

PURELY from the standpoint of growing your supporter base, X is the right move. If the other users on the platform still make you feel not so great, the block button exists and you aren't morally responsible for their content simply by using the same platform.

Skjeggbjørn

Most creators are asking themselves this question, and honestly it's probably smart to maintain both x and bluesky. X still has great traffic even if it's a horrible platform. Bluesky is a good platform but incredibly small currently. But if you only want to maintain one, then as a creator you should choose x.

Panzerboy26

X is the way to go for making the numbers go up. It's a tool... use it?

Noah the Sunday Scooper Subscriber #ALLHAILCRANGAR

As bitter as it is I think it still will serve as a better place to get your work out and seen by more people. If you want to continue growing the Cherryverse fan base unfortunately I think it's the place you have to be 🤷‍♂️

Kevin Allen

It's a tough one, I don't support Musk and his shenanigans, and the field is flooded, but it may also help with business, you've got a unique talent

Fyrence

Stay true to yourself. If you don't like X, don't go back to it. I don't find you with this app, by the way .

Gregory M

I'd say stay on Bluesky, but I understand the monitary drive. You could use a tool like Glaze to make your art poison to AI scrapings.

Keith Jones

I would think X or Reddit might work better for you than IG. That being said, I'm not an artist and honestly don't have a real idea. I prefer Reddit and IG to X but 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

Kawaii Ray

Personally, I think you should still avoid X as due to the amount of uncontrolled brain rot posts and AI. And just keep building on Bluesky, Instagram, even go for Reddit. Though, if you do decide to return to Twitter. Just have more update posts and written plans with links to your Patreon. Not to let Twitter's AI algorithm try and steal any of your work.

thisGoesNowhere

Unfortunately, I think that the market is saying that you need to do it. You should get as many signups as you can.

Sascha Schiffer

To be honest, it is a tuff question. On the one hand you shouldnt be on a platform you don't support. On the other hand i can understand that X has a much bigger reach than the others. In my opinion i would go back on X and try to ignore the shitty part. But just, if you really want to improve your members even more. Maybe you could try it again until the end of this year and if it gives you the result you want, you could stay. If it doesn't work like you hoped, nobody can stop you from leaving X again.

BigEagle

You should 100% do what is best for your business. Philosophical stands are great...until they make you go broke.

Gnome Illustration

I think, rather than having your work stolen, the bullet to bite is a session with a social media person to look for alternatives (or at least identify that, yes, you need to go back). There are also artists / comics folk that are NSFW friendly to ask. Brad Guigar and Dirk Hooper are two names to look up, both consult (and I think are reasonable). You're really good and should be much much bigger, IMO. You definitely need to expand (and may have no choice) but considering your misgivings, I think it's worth the expense to seek marketing professionals to hop to a higher level. (Again, IMO. If I was good at this, I'd be bigger, too. ;) ).

Alex_the_Mad

I'd say stay off X for a number of reasons. Couple things though: 1. I still would respect you if you went back. Ya gotta eat and keep the lights on. 2. If you did go back, perhaps post on there in a way that keeps the AI away? Post snippits or crops that wont help AI? 3. This may be different, but considering your art is nsfw, they may shadow ban you on X. All in all, do what you think is best. I will still love your art and be a pledge no matter what.

AW

Honestly I think reddit is a more valuable platform for recruiting new subscribers. X is just an absolute cesspool of bots these days.

Michael Obert

I'm far from an expert being a social media Luddite - outside of Discord or Untappd. What I do know is that, if you want to monetize and draw more patrons, then you're probably stuck with X. Like music and acting, artists sometimes have to put what they would prefer to do on hold and make deals with Devils (in this case, possibly literally) to keep the cash faucets pouring. However, I agree with the respondent that said check around with some other big NSFW web artists and that they may have really good ideas that you haven't thought to, I'm not sure if Brad Guigar is still on X, but he was moving his stuff to Bluesky. That said, he's got a pretty populous following, so he may be able to afford to do that.

Black Ronin

Think you should stick to your guns and stay off X personally. Yet you have to do what you have to do. If you need alternatives I think do more IG work to reach a broader audience.

Eli Hernandez

I love Reddit, try getting on there before you think about going on X. X is such a mess right now.

Óscar

I’d recommend Reddit over Twitter. It’s always been a bit of a mess, but Twitter seems worse to me.

MageOfPancakes

I'd say go back to X for a month or two while still having Bluesky, and see if it is worth it. It is a sad fact of life that creators have to rely on a handful of sites to get exposure, many of which have gone rotten over time. I'd say be ready to leave X again if it is not worth it, and have your posts be true to yourself so you don't attract unsavory people.

Stompa

As a fan of you i support you not going back to X. The whole place is humankind at its second lowest. Truth social exists. And as a fan i rather pay three dollar more for the sub so you can stay with your believes. If everyone thinks that way you dont need that swamp anymore.

FabDeLiege

Hi, I'm still on Twitter/X because unfortunately some of the people I follow aren't on Bluesky yet. Twitter/X is an infection, and not just because of its partially toxic community. My feed updates when I scroll through it, shifting me. Likes I add disappear very regularly. Posts from artists I follow aren't showing up in my "follower" feed... And I won't even mention the owner. I can't wait for all the accounts I follow to switch to Bluesky. Good evening, everyone.

Jef Vinson

I can understand from a business standpoint why you would want to go back to X. But if it's against your convictions, then I say no. I'd support you either way. (Side note: I left Twitter/X for the same reasons.)

Drol

You don't have to commit. You can test returning to X for a month or 90 days, whatever, and see if it effects your bottom line. You can also test doing the same on reddit. You may also be able to find a software service that would allow you to make mirror posts across multiple platforms to save time. Ultimately, every artist that's currently on X leaving due to the AI will not really make a marked impact on the situation there due to outside funding from interested parties. Simultaneously, your work being fed to AI for training purposes is unfortunately going to happen simply do to it's existence on the internet until meaningful legislation is passed to prevent that happening, which probably won't happen until it's too late to prevent. Not trying to sound defeatist, just the reality of the situation at present. Do what you have to do to make a living and put food on the table. Promote on every platform you have access to and can reasonably promote on. Good luck and you will have mine, and Calista Melissa's support whichever way you go.

Creamy_Hamster85

The AI use problem hasn't gone away. If you rejoin Twitter, then in addition to going back to a platform dominated by hate groups now, your work gets stolen and used for AI generated "art."

Wendy Knightshade

We all understand X is a shit show, I am not on it and I am very happy I am not, I do not have any words of wisdom, wish I did. Its your bottom line/life, do what feels right to you, or try a trial run back at X see how it goes, BUT once you are back at X, even for a trial period, your work will forever be part of its AI. I think that is something that X hides very well.

AppleCrumble

At the end of the day, this is your job and livelihood. As much as I respect the fact that your willing to take a financial hit for your beliefs, I would say that if it provides a boost in following it’s probably in your best interest to do it. In regards to AI, let’s be realistic, people will and currently are posting your art on X and everywhere else, might as well get some traction from it.

AppleCrumble
>>175347307

I understand that this is like shaking hands with the devil, and also that my opinion is biased (as a fan of your work I want you to become as successful as possible so that you keep making more art.) so I’ll support you as long as I’m able whichever decision you make.

David Wilhelm

It's your job and your life mate. You do what you need to in order to create and thrive. That said, the no opting out of AI stealing your work is dodgy as fuck. Not going to lie. That would give me pause. Just the idea someone might be conjuring up work in my style that I never approved of? That's fucking disturbing.