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I mean, isn't the whole point of business to make money? I can't watch Netflix exclusives on Hulu because Netflix wants to make money and having unique offering

• wpietri 6y ago
  No. That is not in fact the point of business. It's a necessary condition that businesses cover their expenses and maybe make a little profit. But making money is no more the point of business than eating food is the point of life.
  • motoxpro 6y ago
    "It's a necessary condition that businesses cover their expenses and maybe make a little profit." aka make money. I think your analogy is right on. If I don't eat then I don't live. If I don't make money, my business dies. It's not easy to keep a business alive, hence why most of the businesses from 60+ years ago are dead. I need a sustainable way to keep "food" coming in the door so I make exclusive things and provide value to people who use my product. I don't see why every single business should be a charity.
    • wpietri 6y ago
      Nobody is saying every business should be a charity. I am saying, though, there's more to life than eating food. People who treat that as the "whole point" are missing out.