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OP was taking about Tumblr, but I think it applies even more to the Fediverse: users need to develop an ethos of paying to support the sites they use. Otherwise advertisers pay the bills and call the shots.

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[–] NedMc@infosec.pub 5 points 1 year ago

Internet Giant: "You need to pick one:"

a) pay for the service,

b) accept we'll sell your data,

c) accept we'll show you ads.

Consumer: "Er, okay... I pick (a)"

Internet Giant: "So (d) then. All of the above."