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Guardian and Observer journalists have asked people not to share Guardian stories for 48 hours from midnight tonight (Tues), to respect their strike and the virtual picket line

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Less links = less ad impressions, less impressions = less money.

[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Can't get ad revenue if the site's down.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

But bringing it down is 1)illegal, 2) costly (DDoS cost money), 3) not guaranteed (CDNs can be very resilient) and 4) doesn't show the collective support that not visiting the site does.