GamingOnLinux seeks reader support ahead of 17th anniversary
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Liam Squires-Hand
Summary
GamingOnLinux is approaching its 17th anniversary and is asking readers for financial support to continue operations. The site is reader-funded and highlights challenges in the current media landscape including increasing paywalls, AI scraping of articles, and search engines pushing AI modes that reduce traffic to external websites. The call to action emphasizes monthly support via Patreon as the best way to help sustain the platform.
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· 2 pulledWe're coming up to 17 years on Sunday, something I never thought would have been possible - but thanks to our supporters we continue going strong.
In the age of increasing paywalls blocking access to information, AI scraping articles, and search engines continuing their AI mode push to stop you ever visiting other websites - your direct support is needed now more than ever.
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