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Re:Before Reddit and Digg, there was Fark. Then a user-hosti... by sznio on Monday June 12, 2023 @04:09AM (#36289969)
I wouldn't be surprised if reddit was profitable/at least broke even 8 years ago.

Reddit needs 300 people max to run, and they got like 1500.

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Re:Before Reddit and Digg, there was Fark. Then a user-hosti... by Nextgrid on Monday June 12, 2023 @04:41AM (#36290234)
Considering moderation and basically all community upkeep is relegated to unpaid volunteers, even 300 is a lot.
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Re:Before Reddit and Digg, there was Fark. Then a user-hosti... by rcxdude on Monday June 12, 2023 @04:39AM (#36290218)
AFAIK they have never been profitable.
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