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[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago (2 children)

huh? this article isn't saying anything like that.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

~~No but they're trying to manufacture the appearance that it'll get better so you'll stick around. It's "baby I'm sorry, I know I fucked up but I promise I'll change".~~

They're right; the article is partly about the fediverse.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Again, the article isn't saying anything like that.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

You know what, you're right.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Though none of these platforms have tried to make money yet, there are a variety of business paths: Like Threads, platforms could turn to in-app ads, or like Mastodon, platforms could turn to grants, donations, and sponsorships. Since the business model shapes how the platform works, people would be free to set up shop on the platforms they prefer.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The fediverse has so little content that it makes it hard to imagine anyone paying for something that gives you less content and participation than any unregistered lurker gets from something like reddit for free

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

The fediverse has so little content

So far.

I would argue that the only reason Reddit and the like is so popular was because of convenience. If the fediverse becomes convenient, people will post.