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Ads are paying for something with tracking.

Expect prices of apps to go up.




It sure would be awful if Facebook became a paid app :)


Paid features and by default the freemium mode.

You'll see who's a freeloader ;)


Alternative take: Ads give unethical actors a systemic advantage, where they are willing to slap ads on to their products that can't justify charging otherwise.

Expect more competition and higher standards as this artificial funding model is removed.


What?

The systemic advantage is simple, it's having a good product, eg. Search for Google or a complete portal ( Amazon, Facebook).

What got easier?




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