Spotify re-invented the radio

alphacyberranger@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.world – 1661 points –

Can't even seek through songs.

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This is the case with a lot of companies. Facebook didn't turn a profit for 10 years or something that sounds equally crazy.

That's more or less the problem (one of many problems I suppose). Companies seem to think it's a good business model to burn money collecting a user base and then turn all their free users into paying users down the line.

Think drug dealers. They wanna be that.

The analogy to a drug dealer is on point. They're relying on users being hooked on their dopamine outlet.

it's like this to eliminate competition, any alternative has to fund marketing costs + unsustainable pricing, while Spotify will be running their ponzi scheme, effectively leveraging their market position.