The word ‘commercialism’ has somehow morphed in the public consciousness into a dirty word - to be associated with exploitation, cynicism and sharp practice. When commentators now speak of commercialism it is always insidious, creeping surreptitiously into some market to darken its doorstep; It’s ‘The Man’ stepping on the little people.
Commercialism in its original meaning simply meant:-
- The practices, methods, aims, and spirit of commerce or business
- An attitude that emphasizes tangible profit or success.
In general web professionals don’t talk too often about commercialism; whether this is consciously because many in the community advocate open and free transfer of information, or a