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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

They could sell the user accounts and content and let another company clip that into their own recommendation algo.

I’ve been a part of a few tech acquisitions that have worked this way. They keep their secret sauce but hand over the community.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (2 children)

The question is if anyone would buy it without the algorithm and the other stuff worth money. Users by themselves aren't very useful if everyone leaves after a day.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

It would come down to price. I’m sure someone would pay for the content, accounts, and brand. But what dollar amount are we talking about when the algo isn’t on the table.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

The algorithm either isn't as valuable as they believe or the government's concern is legitimate and we have a real problem.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago

Yeah that's certainly possible. I just don't think it will go the way people are thinking.