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Re:Man makes money from cold calls with his own higher-rate ... by bryanrasmussen on Sunday March 31, 2019 @02:14AM (#19534180)
If you think you have a really kick ass product that everybody will want when they see it though?

well probably you will alter your thinking based on feedback, but maybe not!

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Re:Man makes money from cold calls with his own higher-rate ... by httpsterio on Sunday March 31, 2019 @05:11AM (#19534601)
This is basically how advertising works. You're using most likely several, free, ad supported websites or apps. Instead of paying for the app you're using, you're compensating the developer with your attention on ads and the developer is then paid based on that. Instead of directly getting money for hearing pitches or being the subject of cold calls, you get to use free services.
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