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Telegram’s $210 Million Bond Sale Is a Sign of the App’s Growing Popularity

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Telegram issued bonds worth $270 million to some investors , including its founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, who personally bought about a quarter of the new Telegram bonds. The bonds were purchased by “well-known funds with stellar reputations” that specialize in bonds, according to a company spokesperson.

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The cardinal sin of community management

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When IMVU instigated a policy of banning users from voicing their thoughts, however, even more damage was done to the company's reputation in the eyes of many. People felt themselves to be subject to censorship, a perception that continues to this day. You, as a company, also need to be profitable to remain as a business.

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