Don't mistake a stagnant market for a dying one. If stagnant equalled death then Japan's economy would have been poor long ago.
> I'm not having trouble finding Facebook data. Did you get that idea from me asking you to back up your own claims?
You've asked me repeatedly about geographic and demographic data that Facebook (and plenty of 3rd party data mining sites) post publicly. If you actually care just compare it to other sites and make your own judgement calls.
If Facebook was really dying in the west then we'd be hearing about it. You seem to be using anecdotal data, in my life everyone I know hates Facebook but at least 75% of them use it... especially 90% of the non-technical ones who tend to be the best ad targets. Maybe you're not talking to enough regular people?
I asked you to back up your claims with sources. That's pretty common here, and also in scientific circles. We aren't your research assistants so if you want your claims to be taken seriously and discussed in detail, expect to give your sources.
I didn't claim Facebook is dying in the West. That's you putting words in my mouth.
Yes paywalls are easy to bypass. It's also a reasonable choice to respect them.