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WhatsApp head Will Cathcart says the chat app could introduce ads in Status

3 years ago by vowseh to c/technology

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While WhatsApp is not planning to show ads in the main inbox, it could still show ads in Status and channels.
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VegaLyrae 42 points 3 years ago

Oh boy, what can't we put ads in?

Can we get MtDew Green Lights with Coca-Cola Red lights?

The spacebar on laptops is free game, just asking for it.

It really is a shame that I can still buy bedsheets that aren't branded with a corporate advertising campaign.

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agent_flounder 14 points 3 years ago

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HKayn 4 points 3 years ago

Time has shown that people would rather watch ads than pay money for digital goods and services.

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Croquette 10 points 3 years ago

Because the pricing is fucking ridiculous for the ad free version of things. And even then, ad-free usually means ad-free for a limited time until the profit line starts to slow down.

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