Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

I agree with the first bit and the last bit. The bit that makes no sense to me is that their value should be predicated on them making at least that much in either profits or some kind of exit.

Since almost all attempts to really monetize Reddit in the past have failed because of massive backlash from the users I wonder what the plan is. There has to be some kind of major change to either Reddit or to the audience to warrant the valuation.



> all attempts to really monetize Reddit in the past have failed because of massive backlash from the users I wonder what the plan is.

Exactly this. Reddit has been around long enough that I don't foresee any experimentation that could yield this type of commercial turnaround.




Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: