An interesting solution could be to make MDN a paid site, as many suggest, but also offer it to libraries and universities for a token fee. The process is alrea

An interesting solution could be to make MDN a paid site, as many suggest, but also offer it to libraries and universities for a token fee. The process is already in place and successful for scientific journals and encyclopedias, so the friction should be low. Then, the paid version would be the most convenient and attractive to anyone with $5 a month to spare, but everyone else could get access through the nearest library or university, a one-time hassle with equivalent access after. As a bonus it raises awareness and usage of libraries, which is good for everyone.