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		LAC-Tech on Feb 28, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Welcome to Ladybird, a truly independent web brows... Why does it need to be accomplished without monetization? I'd gladly pay for a good browser, that respects my privacy. Quite frankly we all need to start opening our pockets for this; the idea that big companies will benevolently supply stuff like this to us for free without trying to spy on us is naive.

fragmede on Feb 28, 2025 [–]

I think it's more that without monetization, how will the project continue to exist?

noisy_boy on Feb 28, 2025 | [–]

I think the term monetisation is being used in a broad, VC/corporate investment/selling services etc sense. Donations or paying for the browser also takes care of money.

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