We knew it was coming, and now the date has been set. September 19 is the day the RSS feed of the NY Times Op/Ed page will suddenly start to look different, as most of the paper's stable of columnists (including some metro and sports columnists) will be shifted to a subscription model. Fifty bucks a year for access. I love my Times Op/Ed feed. Will I dish out? Doubtful. I don't deny the quality or value, but there is just too much available in consumer-free models. Who has the time to even break out the credit card? I'm guessing a lot of people feel the same way. As link targets in the blogosphere, those columnists, carrying the Times brand, will fall right off the radar.
NY Times Will Start Charging Online on Sept. 19
Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. I think it's a shame that this country's leading newspaper now denies so many of us the pleasure of reading the opinions of of some of our leading commentators without our paying a fee. As small as it might seem, the fee is just another unaffordable expense for those whose budget is already overburdened, especially the retired seniors. I will sincerely miss what has been an enjoyable daily part of my life.
Posted at 4:46AM on Dec 19th 2005 by Herman L. Westmoreland
1. To the New York times; Good day to you sir, I said good day to you sir.
Posted at 4:46AM on Dec 19th 2005 by Lee Mullen