I'm curious what you think the value of this comment is.

You aren't trying to convince the person you responded to.

The rest of us in the "I really liked DDG but am upset by this decision" bucket aren't the targets of this either.

Even other users who are less opinionated on this move inherently want DDG to care about them as users!

Do you think there is some squad of super pro-corporation folks your point is selling to? "Ah yes, well, if it helps DDG make a buck, it doesn't matter how I the user feel..."

The poster threw a temper tantrum so I wanted to point out their ironic arrogance.

It's also a bit tone deaf considering current events in Europe right now. This goes a little further than merely down ranking different opinions- these are weapons in a war that's currently being waged.