Title: Pricing Rants are Unwarranted
Review: All of those who rant on pricing are missing what is at stake. First of all, as many have pointed out, the $99/yr subscription applies only to first-time subscribers. Thereafter, the subscription goes up to $250/yr. Needless to say, the Kindle subscription is LESS THAN 50% of the regular price. But really, the most important part of this discussion hinges on the following:The revenue for the Kindle suscription is ENTIRELY suscriber based. There are no ads; there is no ad revenue; the newstand PRICE IS NOT AD SUBSIDIZED.In someways this is an unprecedented moment for journalism, not because of wireless delivery, but because an important hindrance to transparency is removed. The conflict of interests between the newspaper and its revenue dollars dissipates instantly. Perhaps, (actually in all likelihood) $120 is too cheap a price for a potentially hitherto unknown impartiality and transparency in journalism.
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