Nick @ The Linux ExperimentJul 11, 2023

With the recent moves from #Twitter, #Reddit, and even #Youtube, I think it’s becoming clear that ads are not a sustainable business model in the long run (and yes, I know I run a YouTube channel funded by ads 😅)

I took a look at a few examples, at how this decline is also making the web worse for everyone, at alternative platforms, and tried to imagine what an internet without ads to fund content creation and big platforms could look like:

https://youtu.be/NdTLj-xcqGM

The AD-BASED internet is DYING, and it's getting WORSE in the process

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Show threadDavid Fleetwood - RG AdminJul 11, 2023
@thelinuxEXP This is a good video and I mostly agree with the three outcomes. One minor point is that I believe the loss of professional media could exacerbate the disinformation/misinformation system as bad actors in that space are not operating for profit and they would then have free reign to spread their message without a strong and professional response/debunking.
Show threadNick @ The Linux ExperimentJul 11, 2023
@reflex Institutional or governmental propaganda would definitely thrive, yeah
Show threadDavid Fleetwood - RG Admin

@thelinuxEXP I'd add conspiratorial organizations like anti-vaxx orgs would do well also, they don't raise their money on subscriptions or advertising.

Edit: Please don't misread me, the corporate run internet is a dumpster fire and does a bad job with those things as well. I'm not saying we are better off today, only that getting rid of them does not necessarily solve those problems.

Jul 11, 2023 at 7:30pmWeb