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Why is there an aversion to an author writing a free piece of content and potentially selling a larger, more in-depth piece of content on that topic for $10?
by joelrunyon 7y ago
Why is there an aversion to an author writing a free piece of content and potentially selling a larger, more in-depth piece of content on that topic for $10?
- Nasrudith 7y agoHonesty and ethics - there is a reason "trying to sell you something" is a synonym for "trying to scam you". If they are incentivized by it then they gain by selling it to you regardless of utility - thus anyone in that situation is judged as inherently untrustworthy.
- joelrunyon 7y agoSounds like you have some things you need to work through. Good luck.
- Veen 7y agoThis is a strangely black and white view. Everyone works for money -- is selling something -- but that doesn't mean the acquisition of money is the only factor that influences their work. People are influenced by potential gain, but that doesn't mean the promise of gain completely overrides their moral and ethical standards. there is a reason "trying to sell you something" is a synonym for "trying to scam you". That's just not true. "I'm trying to sell you a book" isn't a synonym of I'm trying to scam you into buying a book. It just means I wrote a book and I would like you to buy it.
- Nasrudith 7y agoI might have misphrased it. Don't trust those with conflicts of interest essentially - that doesn't mean treat as always wrong but keep in mind what they have to gain from pulling one over vs being honest - and keep in mind people aren't always rational and can fall into 'stupid evil' traps. If one is pushing an idea on its own merit in a standalone way they are more trustworthy than one doing it and shilling a book. That said if there are other reasons to trust you certainly should keep them in mind.