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Is there any reason Lemmy isn't doomed to repeat Reddit's path? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Let's say Lemmy acquires the critical mass of users, continues to gain in popularity. Eventually someone will offer a large sum of money, the platform grows, new owners look towards an IPO, the goals shift, yadayada... How is different this time?

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[–] mcc 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Holy shit I am laughing so hard.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

"Comrades! It's been fun but we've decided we like money now, so we sold you all like serfs to a megacorporation. Now do as they say. Bye!"