Charles JohnsonApr 14, 2024
The fact that every mainstream news site is now locked behind a paywall is a real boon for the spread of misinformation, because very few right wing sites have paywalls — which means their disinfo and propaganda can spread much more easily. Paywalls are a slow motion disaster.
Show threadNicole ParsonsApr 15, 2024

@Green_Footballs

May I suggest getting a public library card?

I access almost all paywalled material for free via PressReader using my public library.

If you live in a red state, Brooklyn Public Library offers services to victims of GOP book bans & other attacks on literate citizenship. Ditto Boston Public Library.

Show threadRalfMaximusApr 15, 2024

@Green_Footballs

Very interested. How does that work exactly? I went to the PressReader website but it looks like a subscription service you pay for. Where does the library card come into it?

@Npars01

Show threadNicole ParsonsApr 15, 2024

@ralfmaximus @Green_Footballs

Using the numbers on your public library card, log on to the public library website.

PressReader is one of apps available from my public library's website.

Show threadRalfMaximus

@Green_Footballs

> PressReader is one of apps available from my public library's website.

This is the part that was unclear to me. Thank you.

@Npars01

Apr 15, 2024 at 1:12amWeb