It is also deceptive, this "free to use an online service" slogan, isn't it? Somewhere, the generosity of the founders must generate a long-term source of money so that many come together and the forum gains value through the users. So it's not really a one-sided provision of a service, but it's through the users of that service that the business gets its shape, weight and power. No, it's not free, of course, and the best currency for platforms like FB and YT is user data and profiles. So it's not free, you can't say that. So the business model is clear, isn't it? And yet it's strange how little people seem to care ...

When the space is small, without the masses, as it were back in the days of the beginning, I agree, there come memories. When things are not clear, not determined, not directed, not so much ruled, when the space is free to roam and to explore, it's the best times.

The talk here on hive "how to get the masses on board" seems un-intelligent to me. At least, if you want to be smart, you pretend you have a really cool club where not everyone can get in. But that would also not be my cup of tea. If it's not for real, it's just advertising.

Greetings to you :)