[Hasu]

> So far, all these alternatives I'm reading about can't convincingly explain how they plan to pay for themselves.

For most of its existence, Reddit hasn't been able to convincingly explain how it can pay for itself, and it still can't. The company currently isn't and I don't think has ever been profitable.

[Mengkudulangsat]

Which is why Reddit got into its current predicament in the first place.

Profits may be optional (depending on the goals of the organization), but breakeven is mandatory.