They'd probably get bad headlines regardless of whether or not they required an in-advance subscription: - Don't allow upgrading after a problem arises to get

They'd probably get bad headlines regardless of whether or not they required an in-advance subscription: - Don't allow upgrading after a problem arises to get premium support: "Google won't let me pay to fix my account" - Allow upgrading after a problem arises to get premium support: "Google extorting me to regain access to my account"