I didn’t expect to do a follow-up to this, but I’ve had some time since I posted that last one, so I think I have a few more thoughts.
And I guess it’s that there is no clear and perfect answer (which I think may have basically been how I felt in what posted yesterday haha).
There are definitely pros and cons.
Sometimes I post something and I see the ways it could’ve been slightly better, or shaved down a little more still. But I guess as long as it’s performing okay, what does it really matter?
Although, obviously you don’t get to see if it might’ve done better had you perfected it a little more. Then again, I’ve posted some things I worked very hard on that just went nowhere. So, I guess it’s unpredictable to some extent.
More than anything, I think I’m learning that, at least for me, TikTok really is a kind of throw-it-all-against-a-wall-and-see-what-sticks kind of place.
I did an intro video that got taken down because of “dangerous acts” pictured like bungee jumping and fire eating.
I did my favorite story about Jon Stewart which had the music I put behind it taken off tiktok, which then removed the entire sound. Meaning I have to leave it up in silence or take it down, and potentially repost (since I like having that story up).
TikTok seems to work in the same way working on a daily show worked – you just keep putting it out there and seeing. Some days are better/more creative/funnier/more interesting than others, but ultimately you just have to keep putting more content out there.
So, I guess I’m leaning toward put it up and don’t overthink it – but it’s definitely a balance to strike!