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"Loss-leader" is the term, I believe

• swores 3y ago
  No, that's something different. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_leader https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_leader The thing being talked about doesn't have a widely-used nickname, though "Blitzscaling" is probably the closest.
  • cushpush 3y ago
    Oh, I see, yeah maybe not the exact right fit is "loss leader" but it sounds good. Hmm. It's more like domination via attrition?
    • troupo 3y ago
      There's also price dumping involved in many of these schemes.
    • tough 3y ago
      It's the good ol drug dealer adage just at blitzscale as gp put it. The first hit is always free