Traffic Isn't Validation: Money Is the Ultimate Product Test
jackedAJ · x · 2026-08-23
The author refutes the mindset that monetization alienates users, arguing it kills products if avoided. High visitor counts or likes are deemed false validation, representing low-cost engagement. True validation comes solely from money: whether a user is willing to pay a dollar. No amount of free trials or emoji reactions matches the signal of actual payment.
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