This is literally just the r/nyt subreddit about The New York Times.

Given he apparently takes inspiration from Elon Musk, it’s only a matter of time until u/spez starts adding post view limits unless you pay extra.

  • @ojmcelderry
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    411 months ago

    Who are these people that will fund a social network, with no expectations of a return on that investment, so that people can fill it up with memes and porn for free?

    • @Armok_the_bunny@lemmy.world
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      511 months ago

      People that want there to be a platform they can enjoy using. There doesn’t have to be a monetary gain for your life to be enriched by an investment you make. I mean, people make donations to wikipedia, how is that any different?

      • @kava@lemmy.world
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        611 months ago

        I’ve given money to both Wikipedia & Lichess on multiple occasions.

        Gotta support these types of things. They are the shining gems of what is possible online.

      • @NightOwl
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        411 months ago

        Wikipedia seems to be a non profit and doesn’t seem to be in the business of harvesting user data seems to be a difference, or constantly chasing after unlimited growth that leads to constant growing expenses due to expectations of shareholders that leads to focus on sustainability not being a priority.