"... the way to commoditize suppliers and internalize network effects is by having a huge number of unique users. And, by extension, the best way to monetize th

"... the way to commoditize suppliers and internalize network effects is by having a huge number of unique users. And, by extension, the best way to monetize that user base — and to achieve a massive user base in the first place — is through advertising" Urgh. There we go, advertising as the panacea. How about a decent product that people actually want to pay for?