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I hope their Network effect plan (to get paying users) works - because a non-spying social network (even if it's not end to end encrypted) is really needed. Ar
by ReverseCold 9y ago
I hope their Network effect plan (to get paying users) works - because a non-spying social network (even if it's not end to end encrypted) is really needed.
Are there even any other ways for them to make money? Any viable business models other than ads or subscriptions?
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- toomuchtodo 9y agoDonations to a foundation, similar to Signal's $50 million donation they received [1]. Run the service more like Wikipedia or OpenStreetMap (as a utility), and less like Facebook or Instagram. Requires corporate structuring to prevent acquisition. [1] https://www.wired.com/story/signal-foundation-whatsapp-brian-acton/ https://www.wired.com/story/signal-foundation-whatsapp-brian...