Just look at X (formerly Twitter). It was acquired, changed its name to X, enforced massive algorithm changes — which pleased some and alienated others — and some people who had spent years building audiences walked away frustrated. The users never had control. They were exposed to the harsh reality that algorithms can change, accounts can be banned, and platforms can go bust or be acquired overnight. Your follower count suddenly became meaningless. These are (still) Web2’s inherent risks.