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Good point. And others will tip to confirm their bias. Still others will tip based on quality. However overall it would be an increase of "free market", and what people ask for with their $, people will get more of. Still much better than not knowing if half the news you read are part of a coordinated political agenda.


If that's what's bothering you, I can put your mind at ease by pointing out the absurdity of our world today. Half the news you read is, in fact, part of a coordinated political agenda.

Once you've absorbed that and come to terms with it emotionally, you're ready for the punchline: so's the other half.


Sure both sides can have either an agenda or incorrect facts. But micro-payments should incentivize a high quality product.

For example I typically don't read or watch MSM. But with the recent Middle East conflict the most up-to-date information is through mainstream channels.


> Still much better than not knowing if half the news you read are part of a coordinated political agenda.

I don't see how micro transactions would address that issue in any meaningful way.




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