Trees not profits: we're giving up our right to ever sell Ecosia (2018)

Re:Trees not profits: we're giving up our right to ever sell... by dwedge on Monday March 10, 2025 @06:17AM (#43318814)

I agree with you that it's usually true, I just don't agree that it has to be true. When a company is well funded and focusing on userbase, that's great. When they need more money, it might not be. I know they are totally different types of companies, but look at social networks - when they are expanding they are good for everyone, once they decide it's time to earn more money from their exist users (focusing on the user) that's when it gets worse.

In Ecosia's case it's different I think - without accounts and nothing keeping you there, every customer today is a customer that needs enticing again tomorrow.

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Re:Trees not profits: we're giving up our right to ever sell... by stavros on Monday March 10, 2025 @06:28AM (#43318862)

The problem with social networks is that they decide to earn more money from advertisers by selling the users. I don't know how a company can say "I'll only ever want a specific kind of customer", but at least saying "I'll never want to sell" is a step in that direction.

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Re:Trees not profits: we're giving up our right to ever sell... by Nevermark on Tuesday March 11, 2025 @01:55AM (#43329568)

> when they are expanding they are good for everyone

They were very aware they were herding people like cattle into digital conclaves where they could be milked.

Strangers with candy are great for everyone, until...

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