This makes no particular sense.https://twitter.com/baphometx/status/1068279035158061057 …
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Not sure why we’re surprised when people and companies have spent decades and millions on the idea of revenue based on the idea of ad revenue powering everything rather than subscription meaning they need attention based on either stickiness or popularity.
I don't know why you think that's so ironic... that's how they make $. Facebook does everything they can to maximize activity on their site. Why do you think FB dragged their feet regarding fake accounts, fake news, etc... Fake Russian BS maximized $ for FB.
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