The universal trick to understanding who's side somebody is on is to see who pays them. Companies are made to make money and if you are not a paying customer,

The universal trick to understanding who's side somebody is on is to see who pays them. Companies are made to make money and if you are not a paying customer, you're the merchandise. And since these days most consumers don't expect to pay for online services, it's no wonder these services are not serving the interests of consumers. That said, based on the recent posts on HN and many other resources, more and more people are awaking to the fact that letting a bunch of monopolies decide who's voice should be heard is not a great idea. We might see a rise of some great decentralized alternatives in the near future.