• Kecessa@sh.itjust.works
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    11 hours ago

    The more people ignore then, the less ads revenue they make. If they become fringe then sure some people will lose friends and family to them, but way less than if everyone keeps checking them “just in case”.

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      5 hours ago

      Exactly. This is the reason why titles becoming more and more “clickbaity”. Eyeballs and clicks are what they need to justify their ads/marketing budget. After that manufactured rage “engagement” equals to “internet fortune and fame”.