People say this - but they rarely put their money where their mouth is. Actually they do, but a majority of content is downright fecal. Netflix seems to manage

People say this - but they rarely put their money where their mouth is. Actually they do, but a majority of content is downright fecal. Netflix seems to manage to run subscription services, the NYT digital is doing very well, as are plenty of others. Some “services” though? You’re right, if asked to pay for them, most people would laugh and walk away. The Buzzfeeds of the world only exist because of advertising. So to your point, I pay a few hundred a year for email, streaming services, news, journals, and so on. I wouldn’t use FB if they paid me though. Most social media is worse than free, and a move away from predatory practices and ads would kill them. Good fucking riddance.