Bah, Stargates are just propaganda from the rocket first civs.

There is no need to send a gate in advance, just use your favorite teleportation mechanic.

Go back to the way things were. Static ads that aren’t obnoxious and topical to the article or audience of the site might keep the few that haven’t turned on adblockers from doing so. Engage users, don’t insult them and get your demographics by opt-in surveys. Offer subscriptions that give benefits. Ask for donations. These things are all possible. Maybe get rid of some C suite types and keep your organization small and lean and just pay the journalists and editors (and support staff that actually create the content/keep the blinky lights on).

To hell with the megacorps and ad execs that have ruined the internet.

Your courage to do anything will help in the long run.

Please at least consider the option that helps some others.