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usonian

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18. There's another theory.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Reply #17)

Fri Oct 4, 2024, 02:52 PM

Oct 4

People devalue things that are free, and seem to think that a big price tag makes something more valuable.

I think of free and open source software, which created the internet, and some giant companies, Wikipedia, cheap things like my thrift store finds, (Hawaiian shirts made of silk), generics, and so on.

And you know the converse, certain golf resorts among them.

I just checked. Tanglewood concerts cost $15, include lots of lawn and scenery, and great music. Plus, you get to sit there, rather than dodge golf balls and flying ketchup bottles.

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Would you pay for this? [View all] senseandsensibility Oct 4 OP

OK that infuriates me. The current frontrunner is a woman. Scrivener7 Oct 4 #1

Yes senseandsensibility Oct 4 #4

They're not clueless, they know exactly what they're doing. Think. Again. Oct 4 #6

I agree senseandsensibility Oct 4 #9

No. Get rid of the rwnjs and you will see a return of viewers. OLDMDDEM Oct 4 #2

Nope, nope Gaytano70 Oct 4 #3

That's a "hard no" senseandsensibility Oct 4 #5

NO aeromanKC Oct 4 #7

Hell no, they might as well stop the bleeding. Sell the equipment, turn out the lights and lock the door behind them ... marble falls Oct 4 #8

Just a reminder... Think. Again. Oct 4 #10

Thank you senseandsensibility Oct 4 #14

In a word, NO Deuxcents Oct 4 #11

No. Maybe they should try real reporting if they want viewers. Vinca Oct 4 #12

Will not pay anything for CNN news, use a paywall removal site, it I really need to read anything from them. Bev54 Oct 4 #13

I don't watch the free one. pwb Oct 4 #15

When all researched content is paywalled, only lies, CT's and hate speech will be free. usonian Oct 4 #16

Thanks for this senseandsensibility Oct 4 #17

There's another theory. usonian Oct 4 #18

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