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If this hypothesis where true couldn't you just build a niche Reddit clone that is run as a non-profit. People certainly would switch if it is so much better.
by _up 8y ago
If this hypothesis where true couldn't you just build a niche Reddit clone that is run as a non-profit. People certainly would switch if it is so much better.
- xfitm3 8y agoReddit’s value is in the user base, not the software or style of the site.
- _up 8y agoSure, but the argument was about what would be different if it was run or even started as a non-profit? Tencent, for example, could still become a "sponsor" and board member and try to influence everything.
- IvyMike 8y agoThis is the premise behind https://blog.tildes.net/announcing-tildes https://blog.tildes.net/announcing-tildes Sadly invite only for now.
- _up 8y agoBut this still needs money for development and growth. I don't see how a non-profit, magically needs less money for that.