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    1 year ago

    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.

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      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

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        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.