> It's not a platform issue, it's a monetization issue. This is kind of what I was getting at. I agree, the business model of the platform is the defining vari

> It's not a platform issue, it's a monetization issue. This is kind of what I was getting at. I agree, the business model of the platform is the defining variable in how it will develop and how it treats users. Unfortunately there is no general willingness to pay for a social network. Facebook's ARPU in the US is something like $100/year. I would be willing to pay that for a social media platform that did zero business with advertisers. I don't think most people would though.