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>>mef+(OP)
> Usually, such a ban would destroy a media platforms’ business model, but browser-based experiences are fine for viewing photos and videos and sending messages (in contrast, most games can’t even run). And while apps tend to offer better user experiences and far simpler payment processes, most OnlyFans customers aren’t dissuaded by the need to use a browser, nor the extra hoops involved in manually entering a credit card number

This is a baffling section where the author goes out of their way to bash browsers vs apps. Maybe there are a lot of cons to apps that browsers don't have. Basically all of the sleights against browsers in this section are not true. When I buy something from amazon, from my browser, I definitely do not need to manually enter my credit card in every time.

>>darepu+g6c
People are always so defensive of this stuff but the metrics at any company will show you users are more engaged and convert better in apps than on web by a lot. While the individual claims might not be true for an individual browser experience, the average brings down the whole and users still hold the perception that apps are easier to use. It is why companies continue to invest despite mobile being a PITA.