TL;DR
Substack and YouTube treat independent writers far better than X does, and niche creators should focus their efforts there instead of wasting time on X.
A writer called 'Hiking Rider', who posts across several platforms, came to a clear conclusion: Substack has the highest-quality audience and is a paradise for text-based original writing, while YouTube also draws large numbers of discerning viewers.
Both platforms crack down hard on plagiarism, scams and spam, and give creators strong autonomy, especially in running their own communities.
X Is the Worst Option
Among the three platforms, X is the worst. It is hostile to original creators and tolerant of junk content — practically a paradise for content scrapers and scammers.
Hiking Rider speaks from personal experience: niche original creators should spend their time on YouTube and Substack. Video goes on YouTube, text goes on Substack.
And here is a practical truth: for a small creator, two good platforms are plenty. No need to spread thin.
The Author Opens an Account Too
The author had heard about Substack from a friend before, and today he noticed many big accounts there, like 'Not Clear Blog'.
So he registered his own Substack, 'Silicon Valley Scholar', ID @svscholar, and welcomes anyone interested to follow him.
In one line: if you are an original creator who wants to be respected, pick your platform wisely.
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