Tumblr is once again on the chopping block.*
I strongly feel that when stuff like this happens (See also: Bandcamp) companies should just offer to hand it over to the employees. (Yes, I know it isn't that simple, but it's probably cheaper in the long run. And maybe—just maybe—something that is loved can be run well if it's not run for profit.)
* https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/11/tumblr-is-reportedly-on-life-support-as-its-latest-owner-reassigns-staff/
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