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by calinet6 3770 days ago
I could see it as substantial if it was attached to a public strategy of longevity, but sans a sweeping organizational shift designed for sustainability over the long term, this amounts to nothing more than words.

I'm thinking something on the level of changing into a non-profit organization with a backing trust to support the continued existence and maintenance of the product. Similar models have worked throughout history, and it would be ground-breaking to do something similar for the concept of digital content.

(Edit: apparently this is what Posthaven is trying to do, and has taken steps to at least attempt to set up. Sounds difficult!)