The withdrawal of introductory subsidies after a platform

Dead Internet Theory: Platforms can attract users with unusually generous early terms, then reduce the subsidy after people have accumulated data, habits, contacts, or workflows that make leaving more costly.

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By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-05-09

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