"The Internet is a place for the free exchange of ideas."
Years late, obviously, but an interesting concept. I agree with the above statement, but the definition of 'free' seems subject to interpretation. A 'free press' is necessary to the function of a democracy but no newspaper or TV station operates for free. Something does PAY for them, in the way of advertisers. For those who want more choices in their medium, they pay a premium in magazine subscriptions or cable/satellite TV for more eclectic content.
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Posted by Mike from Dallas on May 12, 2007:
"The Internet is a place for the free exchange of ideas."
Years late, obviously, but an interesting concept. I agree with the above statement, but the definition of 'free' seems subject to interpretation. A 'free press' is necessary to the function of a democracy but no newspaper or TV station operates for free. Something does PAY for them, in the way of advertisers. For those who want more choices in their medium, they pay a premium in magazine subscriptions or cable/satellite TV for more eclectic content.
Read the article that everyone's commenting on, or post a comment about it.