unprecedented times, guess what, they're all precedented, don't get too
comfy
via https://ift.tt/B1wFXtD
sophie-baybey
https://sophie-baybey.tumblr.com/post/700135672996069376/tumblr-is-going-to-become-far-worse-over-the-next
:
Tumblr is going to become far worse over the next couple years leaning
further into targeted ads, gathering user information, and generally no
longer doing the Only Things This Site Does Right, and I would like to
firmly predict that all of the blame will be put on the influx of twitter
refugees, instead of the plain truth that tumblr has been shifting its
goals for a long time now (banner ads, leaning into and owning the
“hellsite” reputation, selling merch of old tumblr memes, experimenting
with ads that cover a quarter of your screen while you scroll (although
those are thankfully gone now)).
The tumblr staff have shown they finally understand their community, and as
the website’s reputation heals, shareholders and suits are going to push
for more and more money to be squeezed out of this place. This path was set
in motion long ago, and I’m going to be real grumpy when the blame all gets
pushed aside to just point fingers at the twitter people.
(Your picture was not posted)