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I tried it and didn't like the model. Paying per article is just crazy, it makes you feel like you have to watch what you're spending all the time. I'd rather a

by Doubl 7y ago

I tried it and didn't like the model. Paying per article is just crazy, it makes you feel like you have to watch what you're spending all the time. I'd rather a fixed amount that leads me read as much or as little as I choose

eitland 7y ago
Is it somehow worse than browsing a bookshelf in a bookstore or the magazines in a kiosk?
- Doubl 7y ago
  I don't understand the point you're making. If I was to read the same number of articles in blendle in a month, that I read for my fiver subscription, it would cost a lot more. The model doesn't work for me.
- givehimagun 7y ago
  No it's not worse. I think the author you replied to was stating that it's nicer to pay a flat fee and get unlimited viewing (itunes, google play, spotify, netflix, etc). Can we have that for journalism?
  - r3bl 7y ago
    Apple News? I'm genuinely intrigued by the promises of that service, but I'm not willing to pay $1000+ for hardware to access it.
    - hinkley 7y ago
      Well, if you go iPad, $400 but point taken.