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Usually, slow bans aren't done for people who pay you money and add value to your platform.
by minimaxir 3y ago
Usually, slow bans aren't done for people who pay you money and add value to your platform.
- rhaksw 3y agoGreat point! I just wanted to name the technique. I am actually an active speaker and developer against all secretive content moderation actions.
- BHSPitMonkey 3y agoNYT and others are still adding value to the platform even if users become discouraged from clicking those links and navigating away (choosing instead to just stay on Twitter and read the summary and reactions there). Nudges like this help Twitter have their cake and eat it, too.
- minimaxir 3y agoOnce referral pageviews take a hit, I suspect the NYT will be reevaluating their options.