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7. perhaps we should subsudize "news cafes" where the subscriptions would be paid for

Thu Apr 11, 2013, 08:30 PM

Apr 2013

through fund-raising, and free coffee and snacks could be provided to those without funds who wanted to keep informed.

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Los Angeles Times kestrel91316 Apr 2013 #1

Ya know... sendero Apr 2013 #2

I don't think it's any more shameful to charge ... GodlessBiker Apr 2013 #3

Our library has begun buying subscriptions Robb Apr 2013 #6

I really can't blame newspapers for creating a paywall Travis_0004 Apr 2013 #8

I don't fault newspapers for charging, Downwinder Apr 2013 #9

This is OUTRAGEOUS. How dare these people not work for free. (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #12

The NYT does that. Don't they all? They have to make money. Honeycombe8 Apr 2013 #13