The difference is that one is opt-out and the other is opt-in (with a charge associated). Anyone can choose to opt-out, however by charging for opt-in you're p

The difference is that one is opt-out and the other is opt-in (with a charge associated). Anyone can choose to opt-out, however by charging for opt-in you're putting up barriers for those that don't have the same disposable income. So to answer your question, yes, it is objectively worse.