the.com/content platforms
machines that turn your attention into their revenue, one infinite scroll at a time.
means digital services that host, distribute, and algorithmically rank user-made or licensed media in exchange for ad dollars or subscriptions.
from grew from web 1.0 forums and blogs into web 2.0 giants once broadband and smartphones made everyone a broadcaster; youtube (2005) is usually cited as the template.
engagement metricwatch time beat clicks as the holy grail
creator economybuilt entire jobs out of algorithmic favor
moderation scalesome platforms review billions of posts daily
business modelyou are the product, not the customer