Comment 90280

By Mark123 (anonymous) | Posted July 19, 2013 at 13:28:44

Lots of hyperbole about paywalls but no suggestion on how newspapers can survive the bloodbath going on right now for print advertising. Journalism is not free. If I wanted to use Wayne's 'expertise' I'm pretty sure it would come with a bill, or is he also helping people for free? Wayne, do you expect to be compensated for your services?
the other missing element here is the community philanthropy. The Spec supports many charity endeavours as well as sponsors many events. Does RTH sponsor events, support charity?
And what about the Metroland community papers... are they not worthy of accolades for their free editorial.
CBC is backed by $Billion in tax funded subsidy. Joey crowd funded his great service... so in essence, people paid for him to deliver a service. The social engagement aspect is highly over-rated. 90 per cent of Hamiltonians don't have the time to sit around all day reading tweets from agenda driven ideologues. They are raising families, going to soccer practice, earning a living.
Paywalls have been successful in the US. The New York Times made more money on subscriptions last year than in advertising revenue. Hmmmm.
All Canada's national paper will/have gone to a paywall system
If you don't think journalism is worth paying for, then you've got options. Good luck.

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