The internet's "original sin" was committed 30 years ago.
"[...] the gaudy banner ad took over the web [...] legend has it that the first HotWired banner ad was from AT&T, prophetically asking "Have you ever clicked your mouse right here? You will.""
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https://stefanbohacek.online/@stefan/113379520113927352
https://www.wired.com/2010/10/1027hotwired-banner-ads/
"Over the course of five years, we tried dozens of revenue models [...] We’d run as a subscription service! Take a share of revenue [...] bundle a magazine with textbook publishers! Sell […]
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