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The most striking revelation comes when the discussion turns to the monetization of these videos. The commentator notes that, while long-form videos might net creators approximately $1,000 per 1 million views, short videos yield much less — around $50 for the same number of views. Despite the considerably lower earnings, Text Next Life's engagement resulting in 1 billion views within a year could still translate into a significant sum of around $50,000 annually.
This idea of financial success raises ethical questions. How easy is it to capitalize on stolen content and minimal effort? The sentiment turns cynical as it becomes clear that if someone lacks moral integrity, becoming a profitable creator by simply recycling others' content can seem appealing—if ethically repugnant.