Re: Democratisation of Media
I think herding cats would be a snap compared to webmasters. The real problem with this business is the low entry and maintenance cost. Because of webmaster boards, it has become many guys social life, so they actually don't care that they only earn a couple of hundred bucks a month. Their "friends" don't know that, the traffic spins, and bullshit continues. Netpond is a prime example. Tons of webmasters not getting paid and they are still posting. Advertising still happens. They are afraid to leave because they will lose their social life.
I know of no other business where people will work months for free, just to hang out. Personally the door would not hit me in the ass if the money dried up. This is not fun. This is business.
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