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>There are millions of websites, making very decent profits Millions? I highly doubt it. Those that make a profit do it largely on the backs of ads, which isn't what is being discussed. We're talking about actually charging for a web property which remains shockingly rare.
Yeah. Because earning money from advertising isn't real money is it. It's imaginary money you can't actually use for anything. You're absolutely right. How silly of me.
That's some cutting sarcasm there. You must be a grizzled internet vet.
Only it's asinine given that what we're talking about is CHARGING, not running ads. Meaning "To use Hacker News you need to buy a $5/month subscription".
I look forward to what your rapier wit comes up with next.