Subsidization drives success in online platforms

The success of online platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook can be attributed to their strategy of subsidizing hosting costs and offering compelling value propositions to users, ultimately outcompeting open systems like media RSS. This subsidy model has been a key factor in the success of web-based networks since the 80s, with examples like email and the web setting the precedent for corporate competition and innovation in the online space.

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