The discussion highlights the shift in advertising-supported platforms towards prioritizing engagement at the expense of user satisfaction. Users express frustration over platforms like LinkedIn, Netflix, and Reddit prioritizing metrics such as doom-scrolling over their actual needs. The comments suggest that this trend is driven by A/B testing, focusing on maximizing engagement rather than fulfilling user requests for quality. There is a call for more customer-oriented approaches to product development in contrast to current strategies that emphasize profit maximization and compliance with market trends. The conversation also underscores that while user-generated content offers opportunities, it comes with the challenge of content licensing costs.