Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Platform control and independent websites Topic Platform control and independent websites 3 mentions in 1 episode The hosts discuss how platform rules can affect publishers and advocate owning a website. Mentions 305: Stay Classy Dec 13, 2018 2:42 these walled gardens, they basically give you everything you want until they hit a tipping point 3:16 You have to have your own website in a place that lets you do what you want. 4:41 Get your own website.