2026-06-16 11:36 UTC
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@zollak@bonn.social 2026-06-16 12:17
@gilgwath@social.tchncs.de Because above all they want to make money. Unfortunately it seems to be as simple as that. Having verified people and potentially selling their information helps with that. @_elena@mastodon.social has done some research as well: https://blog.elenarossini.com/the-untold-story-about-w-social-unconventional-beginnings-strategic-pitches-conflicting-signals/ @Katika@chaos.social
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@Katika@chaos.social 2026-06-16 12:21
@gilgwath@social.tchncs.de Well #Foss & #Fediverse are just no money spinners... #wsocial & Co seem to be up for #data, #money & #influence #decentral #networks are important #social #infrastructure but no good #playground for #tech #oligarchy And not as perfect to pitch as an " #ai " training ground...
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@davidculley@hachyderm.io 2026-06-17 17:00
@gilgwath@social.tchncs.de Because the Fediverse doesn't require your ID. W is built expressly for the purpose of surveillance when people have to provide their ID. https://hachyderm.io/@davidculley/116766485335101563