Nelson Minar personal blog
APIs for content sites must be free
Social media businesses should not charge* for APIs. If a company like Reddit or Twitter derives most of its value from content that users write for free then it must provide APIs for anyone to download and manipulate that content. While an interactive API that enables third party applications is desirable, a simple…
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Web & FrontendSociety, Policy & Culture2023
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | APIs for content sites must be free by NelsonMinar | 319 | 293 |
