Once again, this post is to address a general topic, no one is targeted.

I will use the word "expect" a LOT, this refers to the norm (though some people get lucky, statistics are reliable). Unfortunately, it is all too normal for results to fall below expectations.

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So a refresher of the ten-percent rule:

• Statistically, less than 10% of your whole following can be expected to do more than lay eyes on your post and scroll without doing anything (ex - only ten percent or less can be expected to press the like/comment button)

• Only less than 10% of THAT ten percent (that does stop and hit that like button) can be expected to actually DO whatever it is you're asking for in your post - checking out a game, donating, following you elsewhere, etc.

So that means if you have 1000 followers, only expect 100 or less to hit the like button on anything you post, and only 10 or less to actually consider doing anything beyond that. And that's if stats are on your side (in terms of the genre/style/aesthetic you pick for your content - if it's niche, the percent may go down to two percent or less).

Now imagine if you want to make profit but have 500 followers or less. Unless you get extremely lucky, it is HIGHLY unlikely that your efforts will bear monetary fruit at that stage. You may have to put in a lot more work and time to statistically expect monetary success.

If you are a content creator of any kind (dev, artist, musician, writer, whatever)....don't expect success with any donations when your online presence is still that small. Speaking from experience, it will end in disappointment 99% of the time.

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Now keep in mind, I am NOT saying this to discourage you, only to warn you plan ahead carefully. We have seen examples of creators starting out with less than us now making more than we could ever dream, so it absolutely CAN be done by any of you with enough time and effort. I just don't want anyone jumping the gun when they suddenly get a burst of confidence or a break from a burnout/depressive state that puts their head in the clouds.

And again, I speak ENTIRELY from experience on this matter. I don't want you making the same mistakes I did before, cos the fall and the crash are both very brutal. A lot of you have ideas with hella potential, and I don't want you to give up on them after getting confident that your content or even public pity for your situation can get you money quick and receiving that silent, crushing wake-up call of an empty campaign for months if not years.

PLEASE keep being public, persistent, patient and proud with your posts, no matter what people think, no matter how long it seems. The road is going to be long and arduous, and it is best to keep in mind what odds are stacked against you. Be sure to calculate just how much of an audience you need to expect your desired return. Just know that if you go in understanding this, your mental health will be a lot more resilient to the roadblocks on your way to success.

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