Legitimacy Lost

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  • platforms all derived their legitimacy from Weber’s three sources listed above: charismatic, traditional, and rational-legal.
  • platforms exercise near-autocratic control over the creators that frequent their platforms
  • Patreon, Cameo and Substack have gained traction over the past several years by zeroing in on the monetization component of the problem, offering creators pathways to generating revenue directly from their audiences rather than relying solely on platform-controlled advertising revenue.
  • it’s not just about money: it’s about agency and autonomy, and having the opportunity to participate in decisions that directly impact your livelihood. i.e.,
    • ownership and portability of data
    • Participatory decision-making and cooperative business models