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limpyhobbler

(8,244 posts) Sat Jun 8, 2013, 08:52 PM Jun 2013

Washington Post paywall starts June 12. Doesn't really affect much though.

You will still be able to see an article if you go directly there from a weblink. But it seems like browsing their site will be behind a paywall.

Also it stays free for home delivery subscribers. Also for "students, teachers, school administrators, government employees and military personnel who sign on from their schools or workplaces."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/washington-post-to-phase-in-a-paid-online-subscription-model/2013/06/05/d2e1bce4-cdd4-11e2-8845-d970ccb04497_story.html

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Washington Post paywall starts June 12. Doesn't really affect much though. (Original Post) limpyhobbler Jun 2013 OP

pc mag JEFF9K Jun 2013 #1

It might be $9.99/month. limpyhobbler Jun 2013 #2

Google Chrome incognito mode and whatever IE and Firefox call it WestStar Jun 2013 #3

JEFF9K

(1,935 posts)

1. pc mag

Reply to limpyhobbler (Original post)

Sat Jun 8, 2013, 08:56 PM

Jun 2013

John Dvorak, of PCMag.com, says that yearly digital subscriptions should cost about $1.00, and that there's no reason they shouldn't.

My guess is, however, that like with the New York Times, the cost will be unaffordable.

limpyhobbler

(8,244 posts)

2. It might be $9.99/month.

Reply to JEFF9K (Reply #1)

Sat Jun 8, 2013, 09:06 PM

Jun 2013

from the article

The Washington Post will phase in a paid online subscription model for Web content starting June 12, charging some readers $9.99 a month for access to more than 20 articles a month on desktop and mobile devices.

For $14.99 a month, readers can get a premium package that includes access to all of The Post’s custom apps, which make it easier to see material on gadgets such as iPads and iPhones.

And 20 articles for free. I can see why they want to do it because they do need money.

WestStar

(202 posts)

3. Google Chrome incognito mode and whatever IE and Firefox call it

Reply to limpyhobbler (Original post)

Sat Jun 8, 2013, 11:27 PM

Jun 2013

Works for me.

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