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“Personally speaking, when everything is boiled down to the marrow, I think the reason Reddit tolerates the creepy forums has to do with money more than anything else.” quote by John Scalzi
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“Personally speaking, when everything is boiled down to the marrow, I think the reason Reddit tolerates the creepy forums has to do with money more than anything else.”

John Scalzi

About This Quote

Source Interview: Reddit user discussion, 2023

Reddit allows controversial communities mainly because they generate revenue, outweighing content concerns.

In simple terms: Money drives Reddit's tolerance of creepy forums.

Key Takeaway

Recognize profit motives in platform policies.

Themes

economics platform governance online communities

Mood

critical reflective

Type

analytical observational

When to use this quote

  • advertising decisions
  • community management
  • user engagement
  • policy making

Key Concepts

incentive structures monetization content moderation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does revenue influence content moderation?
  • Should platforms prioritize profit over community well-being?
A Different Perspective

Profit focus can compromise user safety and ethical standards.

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