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This is probably an unpopular opinion, but I actually don't think the referral/ad model is that bad of a revenue model for products like a social network, HOWEVER, that's only if the ads don't involve:

1. Data collection on the user in order to target the ads

2. Excessive frequency of ads

3. Disruptive placement of ads in the interface that get in the way

I think at their best, ads that are done correctly and don't do those 3 things are essentially a product discovery/recommendation tool for users that also allow their nostr client to remain free.
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petri 2y ago

The problem comes with the model. If you're tied to the model and your (paying) customers ask for better results for their money (targeting) it's hard to say no.

There will also be some players that will just do the features that attract the advertisers and give them what they want.

Similar to Gresham's Law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gresham%27s_law , your good intentions will drive you out of business or to the margin.

It's not black and white but doing it right takes some guts and firm beliefs (and maybe lowered expectations).

OpenAI is the latest example. AI for all non-profit flipped when the opportunity was too good to miss.

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