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I don't think the content providers have actually attempted to have that value conversation with their customers though. Why? Because if faced frankly, a lot of

I don't think the content providers have actually attempted to have that value conversation with their customers though. Why? Because if faced frankly, a lot of the content is crap, and their customers would flee if pushed to pay. Some sites, e.g. The Financial Times have managed to secure paying customers for their site, customers who value the content. Sites that shy away from the honest conversation, with the risk their user base will walk en masse, have themselves to blame.

jusben1369 11y ago
"Flee if pushed to pay". This uses a very narrow definition of pay. The reach into your pocket to pay cash that you earned. But there are other ways to pay - ie with something else of value to you (time/attention), your vote in an election etc. Remember that Twitter competitor that was a monthly sub with no ads? It made the above mistake - that there was only one honorable way to launch and charge for a service that brings value to millions of people.