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Bypass paywalls would be kind of a big deal imo. It could eventually shape how we use the internet and move away from ad based revenue.
by thebeastie 4y ago
Bypass paywalls would be kind of a big deal imo. It could eventually shape how we use the internet and move away from ad based revenue.
- ch4s3 4y agoThis was definitely the part that stood out to me, but it really relies on the deals they can strike.
- thebeastie 4y agoIt makes sense. It’s ridiculous to have to subscribe to individual news websites when there are so many; an intermediary that did deals with publishers wouldn’t be a bad idea.
- KIFulgore 4y agoIf Elon can get enough publishers on board I'd gladly pay more than $8/mo. Maybe offer a tiered system. Or better yet, choose-your-own. $8/mo: Choose 2 $12/mo: Choose 4 $15/mo: Choose 6 etc. Then people vote with their dollars which sources are important to them. Simplicity would be challenging. It wouldn't work if it devolves into something resembling tiered Cable TV packages.
- fckgw 4y agoIt's been a feature for a long time. For some reason it was removed today and now Elon has "reintroduced" it as a new feature? https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23434502/twitter-blue-ad-free-articles-discontinued-feature https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/1/23434502/twitter-blue-ad-...
- tough 4y agoSmart. Now he can charge for something that was already shipped and get the credit lol