The inherent assumption behind legislation like the JCPA is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of the the web and it will also reward exactly what we're trying to fight, overhyped clickbate

https://techpolicy.press/exchanging-links-for-cash-is-no-way-to-save-journalism/

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Exchanging Links for Cash Is No Way to Save Journalism

An ad tax is a far more efficient way to subsidize local news, says Timothy Karr.

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