A Costco-shaped creator wouldn't post every half-formed thought chasing reach. They'd become a reliable filter. Their audience would trust their judgement because they show restraint, and in a world of constant output restraint becomes a signal.
Reminds me of 2 posts by Maya C. Popa: Want to write better poems? Stop sharing them so quickly. and [Three poems I cut from my next book] (https://mayacpopa.substack.com/p/three-poems-i-cut-from-my-next-book). I say this as someone who's not afraid of "first thought best thought" creativity, but that does need to be balanced by thinking realistically about one's goals.