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Mastodon user laments "ruined corner of the internet"

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The Mastodon social network is experiencing issues, with one user lamenting that "another corner of the internet has been successfully ruined." This sentiment is tied to the idea that if users are not paying for a service, they eventually harm those who contribute out of passion, contrasting with the common phrase "if you're not paying, you're the product." AI

RANK_REASON User complaint on social media about a perceived negative change, lacking broader industry impact or factual reporting.

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Mastodon user laments "ruined corner of the internet"

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Oh yikes. “Another Corner of the Internet Has Been Successfully Ruined”: https://www. freeformatter.com/ “If you’re not paying, you’re the product” is one thing

    Oh yikes. “Another Corner of the Internet Has Been Successfully Ruined”: https://www. freeformatter.com/ “If you’re not paying, you’re the product” is one thing—but there’s also “if you're not paying, you eventually kill everyone who does things out of passion.” # web # freeridin…

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