OT: We were a Subscription Site for Two Hours

[Mod Edit: Don't feel obligated to delete or edit this thread. The original post had some solid thoughts, and there is a great discussion. Read this before you get a pitchfork out though: http://www.thekeyplay.com/comment/496337#comment-496337.]

As I'm sure most of us are aware, it looks like we're moving towards having a paywall.

While I understand why this might be the case, I am upset. As a student, I can't afford to join TKPC and was assured that this site wouldn't become subscription -- specifically for that reason (among other things)

From the FAQ page about TKPC

It goes against our culture and original mission. We don't want to use a paywall to incentivize those who can afford The Key Players Club to subsequently block those who legitimately can't afford it (students most specifically). The hope is those with some extra money who can't live without TKP's content and community are motivated to enhance TKP's offering and ensure it stays online.

Joe, if you read this, I just wish there could be some communication instead of me finding out by some joking message on the film review telling me I don't have the money to read it.

The film reviews are some of this websites best articles. It's what is used to incentivize other people to check out TKP and maybe join as a member if they have the means to do so. How can this happen if they can't even look at the reviews anymore?

I'm sad. :(

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