I&#x27;m fascinated by how old, stale web properties are continuously gobbled up in strings of M&amp;As.<p>It&#x27;s like there&#x27;s a natural evolution:<p>1. Build a great online venue that people love<p>2. Start trying to monetize the venue<p>3. Run everyone away to a competitor who isn&#x27;t trying to monetize yet<p>4. Sell the now-ghost-town to a conglomerate