User blog comment:Brandon Rhea/How we're testing the fandom.com domain migration/@comment-5785681-20181017104819

I hate to be the one to break this to you but this entire endeavor, like all modern business endeavors, isn't about the user but the owner. Think Shark Tank. The successful product is the one that appeals to users but ultimately makes money for the owner - lots of it. It doesn't matter if the product is good or bad, as long as it has the potential to capture sales or generate revenue through ads. Most modern entrepreneurs make their fortunes building a "brand" until it's big enough to sell off to a bigger "brand," collecting their payday and moving on. That's it. To think otherwise is naive. There may have been some altruism involved at the start of the project called "wikis" but, just like You Tube, the idea evolved into a cash cow for the creator(s) and those who play along. It's their playground and their toys, boys and girls. Yes, editors provide the peoplepower, but editors are also fans/devotees/subject advocates who work voluntarily so, no matter how seriously they take themselves, they are a cheap commodity and easily replaced. User retention is talked about, but that's because advertisers want their ads seen as many times as possible by the same person for maximum impact. Yes, this is all very cyncial but it's the reality in today's market. Do I like it? No, but I still like editing and there are still people who visit and join the wikias I administer, so I keep watch, for them. (Gosh, I feel like Jon Snow). ;)  Angelle aka Luxartisan 10:48, October 17, 2018 (UTC)