Lately, I’ve been dealing with a lot of strange issues across multiple platforms — YouTube, TikTok, even Twitter (X).
YouTube has been showing zero likes or comments, even on videos that ChatGPT identified as having gone viral. My TikTok content has performed better, but analytics are still inconsistent — engagement doesn’t match the reach, and visibility comes and goes without explanation. Twitter? They’ve introduced monetization hurdles that are nearly impossible to meet, and even there, analytics often feel broken or incomplete.
Meanwhile, I’m still creating — almost full time.
🎸 Posting music,
🎨 Sharing visuals,
🧵 Engaging on socials daily,
—all to build something meaningful and creatively honest.
But the reality is: I still have to eat. I have bills like anyone else. And when platform algorithms don’t reflect reality, it can feel like shouting into a void — even when I know people are listening.
If you’ve enjoyed any of what I’ve put out — a piece of music, a visual, a thought — and you feel moved to support, I’d deeply appreciate it.
You can send support directly via Cash App: $JoshuaMontague8
If you do, please leave a comment or DM me with the amount just so I can confirm the transaction went through properly (especially with recent tech weirdness).
There’s no pressure at all — even just sharing my work, leaving a comment, or reaching out means a lot.
But if you have ever wanted to say “hey, I see what you’re doing and I value it” — this is a great way to do that directly.
Thanks for being here.
– Josh
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