[nbzso]

There is no problem. The only valuable model that is interesting to big VC is exploitation and dark patterns design UX practices. The big money. Basically it is all the same, from Medium to Roblox, who builds the biggest hole for user generated content wins. Recently I read on HN, one blogger was happy that is not self-hosting and shared that there is no way to have discovery without a big platform as Medium.

Users like to be exploited, big tech likes to exploit. I see harmonious parasitism in action and UX design from Hell.

P.S. Message for the down-voters: I don't give a flying f about your reaction. I will go a step further: I consider this as an actual positive. Critical thinking is not popular but for me it has enormous value.

[ecf]

> the only valuable model that is interesting to big VC is exploitation and dark patterns

The growing number of fintech startups accepted into YC this year that service Latin America and other ~~easily exploitable~~ underserved markets would back up your claim.

[LadyCailin]

Let me make sure I’m clear on your argument: you think it’s just great for the labor of children to be exploited for the benefit of shareholders?

If this is correct, then you’re not actually a “critical thinker”, just a horrible person.

[mattbee]

I took the comment as a resigned "that's why these platforms will continue to grow". Not as support or condemnation.

I agree that Roblox profits off the creativity of children without giving them a meaningful share or dealing with the other issues of child labour, and that's pretty gross.

[drowe859]

When disagreeing, please reply to the argument instead of calling names. "That is idiotic; 1 + 1 is 2, not 3" can be shortened to "1 + 1 is 2, not 3."

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

[majkinetor]

Can you really exploit someone that can leave any time ?

[LadyCailin]

Yes. When they’re too young to understand that you’re earning money from their work, and not paying them.

[majkinetor]

Singling out Roblox when this is ubiquitous seems wild. Any sport fits into this category - trainer makes money by exploiting kids doing some physical work and are too young to understand... Or school projects etc..