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I don't know if something has changed since then, but in 2023 the author did quit their job to start working on the search engine full time [0]. So yes, it's a

I don't know if something has changed since then, but in 2023 the author did quit their job to start working on the search engine full time [0]. So yes, it's a passion project, but it's also not just a side project. [0] https://www.marginalia.nu/log/83_full_time/ https://www.marginalia.nu/log/83_full_time/

barbs 2y ago
That's really cool, although I'm curious about their plans to monetize the site, if any.
- ChemTails 2y ago
  According to the creator, $200/month will maintain operations. He doesn’t mention plans to monetize.
  - marginalia_nu 2y ago
    The plan as much as there is one is to have very little costs, provide outsized value and somehow scrape by on grants, public donations. I'm currently set for about 1-2 more years of full time work (had 6 months' funds + a 1 year grant when I left my job 18 months ago).
    - mannycalavera42 2y ago
      I simply LOVE and LOVE and LOVE marginalia. Keep rocking mate