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*I view Twitter Blue in a very similar way to paying for ads in Google

As is your choice and right as a consumer of content.

Ads do have a role, however. The right product can solve a lot of problems, and you may not discover that product were it not for the ad.

Don't get me wrong, Google is beset with ads and they often get in the way of finding what it is you are seeking. But not always.

I don't personally see any issue with people wanting to boost visibility, especially on a platform with almost half a billion users. That's a lot of noise to get through and even if your content is good, you're still competing with no guarantee of a pay off.