Why do Threads' 'I earned X amount per month' posts look so similar? The truth behind paid notes
When you look at Threads, do you see posts like
“I reached 300,000 yen per month on note!”
“Side hustle income of X amount from zero knowledge!”
“Monetize by copy-pasting even as a beginner!”
Don't you see posts like these?
And they even come with images showing earnings.
“This person is really making money.”
You might feel tempted to buy their paid note right then and there, right?
But wait a second.
“Having proof of earnings doesn't mean it's reliable.”
Recently, with the evolution of generative AI and image editing tools, it has become easier than ever to create images that make it look like you have a track record, not just text.
And another thing that concerns me is,
the phenomenon where, when you read the notes of people who say
“I earned X amount per month,”
the content is strangely similar.
In this article, I will organize:
Why similar paid notes are increasing
How you should view “earnings proof images”
What you should check at a minimum before purchasing
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For busy people | First, just remember these 3 things
Before purchasing a paid note, please check at least these points.
① Is the reason for “earning easily” explained?
② Is the background of the numbers explained, rather than just showing an earnings image?
③ Is the author's own failures and trial-and-error written, rather than just abstract theory?
Just by looking at these three things, you will be less likely to be swayed by “seemingly legitimate information” on social media.
1. Why do paid notes on Threads tend to have “similar content”?
Because “how to sell a way to earn money” is spreading more than “how to earn money”
The background behind the creation of thin paid notes is the spread of social media and generative AI. Currently, you can create a flow of finding information → organizing it with AI → turning it into a note → selling it on social media
in a short amount of time.
As a result, there are cases where
“how to sell know-how”
spreads faster than “what was actually experienced.”
“The method of selling notes” becomes the next note
For example, suppose you purchase information on "how to attract customers on Threads and sell notes."
Using that content as a reference, you create your own note titled "How to sell notes on Threads."
Furthermore, the person who bought that note creates yet another note.
In this way,
instead of "experience from practicing the know-how," only "methods for selling the know-how"
can end up in a chain.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with practicing what you have learned in your own way and sharing it.
The problem is selling it as "your own know-how" just by paraphrasing someone else's information, despite
"not having tried it yourself,"
"not having failed,"
or "not having verified it."
You can create "convincing-looking articles" with AI
Using generative AI, you can create titles, headings, body text, and even checklists in a short amount of time.
This is extremely convenient.
However, having well-structured text and having valuable information are two different things.
For example, content like
"consistency is important,"
"reader perspective is crucial,"
and "be conscious of providing value"
is not wrong.
But that alone does not solve the question of
"what specifically should I do?"
It is not about whether AI is used or not, but rather it is important to look at
whether the author's own experience and verification have been added to the text created by AI.
2. Three perspectives and how to distinguish them before purchasing
Most important check #1 | Is the "why" behind the "easy" explained?
"Anyone can do it,"
"easy even for beginners,"
"just copy and paste,"
"earn money on autopilot."
When you see these words, please don't stop there.
"Why is it easy?" Try thinking about that.
If it is truly a method that can improve efficiency, there should be explanations such as
"what parts can be omitted,"
"what can be automated,"
and "under what conditions does it work."
Check not just the conclusion that it is "easy," but whether the reasons for it are also explained.
Most important check #2 | Look at the "background of the numbers," not just the performance images
This is a point to be especially careful about.
"300,000 yen per month,"
"1 million yen in sales,"
"X amount of earnings."
An image that looks like an earnings screen is posted along with these numbers.
When you see this, you might think, "They really have a track record."
However, nowadays, using image editing tools or generative AI,
creating images that look like actual screens, or manipulating numbers and displays,
has become easier than before.
In other words,
the mere fact that 'there is an image' does not allow you to judge the authenticity of the results.
What is important here is not the image itself, but
'how those numbers were generated.'
For example,
What period do the numbers cover?
Is it revenue or profit?
What was sold?
What strategies were implemented?
How long did they continue that method?
What kind of failures occurred along the way?
Are these points explained?
Look at the story leading up to the result rather than just a single image.
This is important.
Most Important Check #3 | Is there a 'failure story' rather than just 'things anyone can say'?
Finally, you want to check if there is information that only the person themselves could write.
For example,
'Consistency is important,'
'Let's be conscious of the reader's perspective,'
'Building trust is important on social media.'
These are correct statements.
However, anyone can write them.
On the other hand,
'I posted every day at first, but got no reaction,'
'When I tried XX, traffic actually decreased,'
'Then I changed to △△ and it improved,'
stories like these contain the person's own experience.
That is why,look at not only success stories but also failure stories.
This is crucial.
Failure stories are packed with specific information such as
'what was done,'
'why it failed,'
and 'how it was improved.'
3. So, what is a truly valuable paid note?
Buying 'experience and judgment' rather than 'secret information'
Reading this far,
you might think,
'So, should I not buy paid notes?'
Of course, that is not the case.
There are some paid notes that are truly valuable.
When judging value,
it is not about 'whether it contains secrets no one else knows,' but rather
Try thinking, 'Can I turn the time this person experienced into my own learning?'
and consider it.
Contains primary information
Things the person actually experienced.
This is information that is difficult to obtain through free searches alone.
In particular, if it covers not just 'what they did,'
but also 'why they did it,'
'what went wrong,'
and 'how they improved it,'
the value becomes even higher.
Contains criteria for judgment
It explains not just 'you should use this method,'
but also criteria such as 'use this method in this situation'
or 'use a different method in this case.'
Such information can be applied to the reader's own situation.
In other words,
it is an article that provides a way of thinking, not just the answer.
Saves time
The value of a paid article is not just 'secrets.'
Instead of spending 10 hours researching it yourself,
you can understand it in one hour as 'necessary information + real experience + procedures.'
This is also sufficient value.
It is easier to understand paid notes if you think of them as
something that shortens the time spent on someone else's trial and error, rather than buying information
.
4. Let's check for just '3 minutes before buying'
I will summarize the content so far more simply.
STEP 1
Look at the reason for 'easy'
If there are words like 'anyone,' 'easy,' or 'passive income,'
think, 'Why?'
STEP 2
Look at the background rather than 'achievement images'
Don't judge just by images, look at 'how those numbers were generated.'
STEP 3
Look at failures rather than 'successes'
Instead of just success stories, look for 'what they failed at and how they improved it.'
These three points alone can serve as material for your decision before purchasing.
5. It is dangerous if 'buying because it's cheap' piles up
When I see a note for a few hundred yen,
I sometimes think, 'At this price, it's fine if it doesn't work out.'
500 yen. 980 yen. 1,500 yen. 3,000 yen...
Each one is not a large amount of money.
However, if you end up just buying information,
the expenses only pile up.
And what's even scarier is
ending up in a state of 'studying but not putting anything into practice.'
Gathering information and growing are not the same thing.
Choose one piece of high-quality information and actually try it out.
That is more likely to lead to results.
Summary | Look at the 'depth of experience,' not the 'size of achievements'
On Threads, there are many attractive posts like
'Reached X amount per month!'
'Even a beginner earned money!'
Among them, there is some truly useful information.
On the other hand, there are also things that are just rehashed information from others,
or abstract content created by AI.
And from now on,
you should also be cautious about judging something as 'genuine because there is an achievement screenshot.'
What you should look at before purchasing are these three things:
1. The reason for 'easy' 2. The background of the 'achievements' 3. The specificity of 'failures'
When buying a paid note,
don't just think, 'Will I earn money if I buy this?'
but also consider, 'Is it worth learning from this person's experience and way of thinking?'
In an era overflowing with information,
what ultimately holds value
might be 'experiences that only that person can talk about.'
And this is not just about the buyer's side.
For those delivering information, rather than making achievements look bigger,
honestly conveying what you have actually experienced
is what I believe leads to long-term, trusted communication.
Passing on experience to the next person.
This was Canon (@^^)/~~~
See you in the next article.