Im curious what the alternatives are the author considers to be acceptable?
From what I understand, the press is under assault from all sides... Internet has killed paper subs, political influence is attacking them... like what do you expect them to do?
I expect them to treat subscribers well so they will renew.
NYT is doing great though. It’s actually doing so well it’s in danger of becoming a monopoly.
> like what do you expect them to do?
Take my money, show me content. No adverts. No spam. Let me unsubscribe if I want to.
It's sounds like he wants them to offer paying subscribers the choice to opt out of marketing emails? I'm a bit confused by your implication that journalism is somehow contingent on sending email spam to people who are already paying customers.