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Originally Posted by Conor
I've got free online access to both of those, and others, using my library card number and a PIN. There's so much free information on the net that I can't think of anything I'd be prepared to pay for.
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I think that some online content has a future - on-line movies, for example, and closer to home - perhaps an on-line ebook service (although it would have to beat the libraries on service). Baen have their web subscription service. My son is in Club Penguin - and a lot of on-line services are like this, where you can have a go for free, but membership adds benefits. People pay to be members of gaming sites. I'm sure that people can think of lots of examples, and as more activities move online, I think that there will continue to be a place for paid-for content and services.