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The reaction from creators was swift and visceral. Many expressed feelings of betrayal, frustration, and anger. Popular creator Courtney Attilia summed up the sentiment by describing the situation as feeling "beyond disappointed, angry, and betrayed." Creators faced sudden income disruptions, with some losing hundreds of followers overnight, and others experiencing significant financial stress. The abrupt policy change—and subsequent reversal—highlighted their vulnerability: depending heavily on a single platform exposes creators to extreme risk if the platform alters its policies unexpectedly.