Chris TrottierFeb 27, 2023

Big Social is moving a way from ad-subsidized free to a subscription model. For example:

1. Meta Verified
2. Twitter Blue
3. Snapchat+
4. Reddit Premium
5. Tumblr ad-free

If this is going to become the pre-eminent method of Big Social's revenue generation, then this is a game that the Fediverse will probably win against Big Social.

Yes, it's hard to compete against "free" -- but Big Social isn't exactly offering "free" anymore.

https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/27/social-media-apps-adopting-subscription-models

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Show threadNot a Spring OnionFeb 27, 2023

@atomicpoet But that means (hopefully) that people will come to realize that all this "online stuff" costs _someones_ money.

Personally, I rather pay a small amount for several services (in fedi's case part of the instance costs) than viewing ads and getting analyzed.

(And, yes, I am in the position so I can pay a bit, I would neither assume nor expect every user to pitch in.)

Show threadMaisie Pubblechook, Esq.
@wakame @atomicpoet This is the first platform I've paid for. I always use ad blockers because the ad model was so intrusive I felt fully justified in thwarting it.
Mar 5, 2023 at 1:01amWeb
Show threadNot a Spring OnionMar 5, 2023
@MaisiePubblechookEsq @atomicpoet
One big difference is: If you are being shown ads, your aren't the customer. The customer is the one paying for the ads.