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Bridget points out that while users may have become accustomed to some level of pay for premium content elsewhere, such as Substack or Patreon, the idea of Reddit adopting similar practices may lead to frustration among its user base. The hosts discuss how subscription fatigue is a rising concern as platforms continue to place more content behind paywalls, necessitating a reevaluation of what people are willing to pay for.
Equipped with their perspectives, they delve into the implications of introducing paywalls for information sources like Reddit. They emphasize that, although supporting quality content is essential, it is important not to lose key resources to subscription models that may limit accessibility.