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Kinda Funny did exactly that, and IGN still stands taller. But I think that just speaks to how many competitors can possibly follow that same model, because they're driven by ad revenue and SEO.
For sure no one else is liable to beat them at that game. Long term it isn't really sustainable for a large group of individuals. But the thing is the game has always changed and will continue to change.
The moment there's a hiccup in the SEO and ad revenue. There's a good chance the Psychopaths with the money. Who don't understand or care what's going on will come at them like they have everyone else. Either way it's good to see a lot of these groups getting back to their roots and taking the reins for themselves again. It's enough to warm and anarchist's heart