I think it is different. With Piracy people want something (product/service/media). The quote from Gabe is about the fact that they are willing to pay for it, if it is convenient and affordable.
Nobody wants spam or the things promoted in the spam. The companies want attention from the users. I think the better version is targeted ads on Facebook, etc. Maybe that’s the closest analogy to Gabe’s quote.
> Nobody wants spam or the things promoted in the spam.
Lots of people want Viagra without having to see a doctor. There definitely is a market for it, and now there are companies that do provide it, I wonder if this will cause spam to shift to other products.
That's true! I had considered those to be scams rather than "normal" spam. When I look at what my filter catches, it broadly falls into three categories: scams, viagra/dating/sex-related products, and every day products ("buy this great ladder for your garage"). Too bad you usually can't analyze how many clicks and sales they generate.
Nobody wants spam or the things promoted in the spam. The companies want attention from the users. I think the better version is targeted ads on Facebook, etc. Maybe that’s the closest analogy to Gabe’s quote.