⚠️ 6 Meme Platform Gotchas to Watch For
- Platform Watermarks Added: HIGH Your meme gets platform branding before sharing. Your viral creation spreads—as free advertising for them
- Viral Content Ownership: HIGH Meme goes viral? Platform may claim broad rights to capitalize. Your humor makes millions—for them, not you
- Third-Party Image Liability: MEDIUM Using template images? Platform disclaims liability—you're responsible if Getty or photographer comes calling
- Removal Without Recovery: MEDIUM Content moderation removes your meme? Often no appeal, no backup, no explanation. Gone forever
- Commercial Use by Platform: HIGH Your meme may appear in platform ads, merchandise, or paid compilations. Your creativity funds their revenue
- No Credit for Viral Spread: MEDIUM Memes spread without attribution. Even if you created it, platform doesn't require others to credit you
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