> There's no longer any argument in favor of an ad model when you're paying 20-30 dollars a month already Sure there is. CEO needs a new yacht. He can't afford

> There's no longer any argument in favor of an ad model when you're paying 20-30 dollars a month already Sure there is. CEO needs a new yacht. He can't afford to leave money on the table. All those subscribers? They must have a lot of disposable income if they can afford to blow it on "journalism". It would be stupid not to advertise to them.