# The withdrawal of introductory subsidies after a platform establishes dependence | Dead Internet Theory

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.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-the-withdrawal-of-introductory-subsidies-after-a-platform-establishes-dependence/

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

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