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How online mega-platforms prey on small business:

Hi, small business. Selling on our platform? Our algorithm suppresses your listings unless you:
A) Pay us $$$ to fulfill your orders for you.
B) Set your prices 10-20% below ours.

But hold up! We have a Fair Pricing Policy, so you can’t lower your price too much, or we’ll deactivate your listings.

Awwww. Having trouble selling your inventory? We have the perfect solution for that…

Continued in next episode, launching in hours…