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This will probably be met with a lot of cynicism. As long as everything is transparent and open, it can be a nice benefit. I just hope people trust it. I’m definitely willing to give the program the benefit of the doubt.
That there could be some payola involved in what partners are chosen and featured. It’s a temptation for for-profit companies. Like I said, it’s a cynical take but for just about any other company I would expect the situation to eventually turn evil in the name of profit.
This will probably be met with a lot of cynicism. As long as everything is transparent and open, it can be a nice benefit. I just hope people trust it. I’m definitely willing to give the program the benefit of the doubt.
@baggachipz @lazycouchpotato maybe good to know: they’re not paying each other for this:
https://mastodon.social/@kagihq/115154508283534846
What are you doubting will happen?
It’s just a figure of speech.
I meant to get clarification on what is the skepticism about? In terms of its success potential or thinking there’s some potential malicious intent?
That there could be some payola involved in what partners are chosen and featured. It’s a temptation for for-profit companies. Like I said, it’s a cynical take but for just about any other company I would expect the situation to eventually turn evil in the name of profit.
Gotcha, thanks for explaining