3 ms·

Without ads we wouldn't have a way to incentive free content creation. Simple as that.

• criddell 7y ago
  The only reason we call it content is because it's just filler for the spaces between ads. I understand why ad tech and platform people call it that, but it kind of bugs me when people call themselves content creators.
  • oneil512 7y ago
    No, literally all free content, videos, media, blog posts, whatever you want to call it, has to rely on advertising if they want to make a profit.
    • criddell 7y ago
      How do you explain Wikipedia?
      • oneil512 7y ago
        if they want to make a profit. Wikipedia is a non-profit.
        • criddell 7y ago
          That's true, but it's still a successful corporation that is supported by users and donors (to the tune of $100 million each year).
  • TeMPOraL 7y ago
    Agreed. Thanks for articulating it so nicely; I've felt the same for a long time, but couldn't find words to describe it. "Content" to me is like corporations calling people "human resources". It's a grouping word which removes all that makes elements of the group valuable in the first place.