• HelloRoot@lemy.lol
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    1 day ago

    The owner sets the level. If they set strict level, all bots are blocked.

    They do care. VC funding happens because the result is profitable. If it is less profitable, there will be less funding because of higher investment risk.

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      1 day ago

      If they set strict level, all bots are blocked.

      I don’t know what you don’t understand. These bots are not labeling themselves as bots. They are camouflaging themselves to look like any other type of traffic.

      VC funding happens because the result is profitable.

      No, VC funding happens because investors are duped into thinking the result is profitable.

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          1 day ago

          I’m not and your tone is completely unnecessary so maybe dial it back a bit.

          Yes, VC funding can be profitable. It’s also often not. Like any other investment. Corporations will absolutely lie and blow smoke up their ass if they think it can get them more money.