New York Times Exploring how to Charge for Content

Mr. Christmas Lights writes "According to the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times is mulling subscription for Internet Archives. It doesn't appear that the free (but subscription required - BugMeNot to the rescue!) ability to read NYT articles less than a week old would change. However, instead of paying $2.95 per article for stuff that is more than a week old, one idea being floated is an annual fee of $49.99 for unlimited access to anything in the last year." (More below.)

Mr. Christmas Lights continues "The WSJ has been pretty successful with their online subscriptions - over 700,000 people currently pay $79 ($39 if you get the print edition) a year for full online access of the last 30 days of articles - the story above happens to be in their public area. But they are a notable exception, with media organizations struggling to charge for News now that it is widely available for free on the Internet. For example, Slashdot recently discussed the AP's plan to charge members to post content online. Will the "GoogleZon" end up replacing the 4th Estate as depicted in the entertaining and informative 8 minute EPIC video?"

Comments

First?

[Anonymous Coward]

Pervyj nah!

Now you did it....

[ed_the_sock]

So when is slashdot going to start charging a fee?

Announcing New Slashdot pricing for select postings:

• FP $1,200 - judging by how popular it is it should be a real cash cow
• beowolf cluster posts $1,000 - good for some major coinage.
• Welcoming overlords $800 - always one with every article.
• I'll build my own with blackjack and hookers! $500 - coming on strong.
• Natalie Portman and Grits $250 - a crowd fave

But remember, as always Bill Gates Sux0rs is still Free!

EP!

[Anonymous Coward]

bombsheel hit house... 4athetic. and reports and Java IRC client