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confession: i actually hate the term "creator"

Over the past few years, terms like creator, curator, KOL, influencer, and builder seem to have been corrupted. They were supposed to refer to people who create beautiful things, but this meaning has been greatly diluted. 
Mindlessly copying, thoughtlessly producing, or even using AI to generate content - all these behaviors get labeled as "creation." What's worse is that this output is meant to grab some easy money, and it often succeeds.

You raise a valid point about the dilution of these terms. What used to signify genuine creative work and original thought has become muddied by low-effort, derivative content aimed purely at monetization.

The core issue isn't about using tools (including AI) - it's about intent and value creation. True creators, regardless of their medium, focus on adding unique value and advancing ideas, not just chasing quick profits through mindless reproduction.