Just remember, next time you read something similar from a startup, it just means they won't do ads unless they get a multi-billion dollar offer. And frankly, I

Just remember, next time you read something similar from a startup, it just means they won't do ads unless they get a multi-billion dollar offer. And frankly, I can't blame them. Edit, also: http://blog.whatsapp.com/index.php/2014/02/facebook/ http://blog.whatsapp.com/index.php/2014/02/facebook/ It looks like this was a defensive acquisition, Facebook cared more about whatsapp not killing them then they care about making money with whatsapp.