Is there a difference between exploitation and monetization? (yall.theatl.social)

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Here are definitions from Merriam-Webster online dictionary, but what is your take?

Exploitation (noun): an act or instance of exploiting Exploit (verb): 1.) to make productive use of; 2.) to make use of meanly or unfairly for one's own advantage

Monetization (verb): 1.) to coin into money; 2.) to purchase (public or private debt) and thereby free for other uses moneys that would have been devoted to debt service; 3.) to utilize (something of value) as a source of profit

Edit - revised title to “Is there a difference…” from “What is the difference…”

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[-] sunbytes@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

The terms listed probably aren't used as defined in whatever material they're being used in (which is pretty normal).

In the context of most modern usage, I'd say the difference is conditional on the consent of the subject (non-manufactured consent).

Exploitation also (I believe) implies a finite resource. Or at least, it's going to run out if it's being monetised VS exploited. For example, overfishing the oceans.

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