BrainOfTarth t1_j8yf0rs wrote
Reply to comment by stargrown in Boston smell so nice and clean with the Bleach aroma today… 🌧️🤦🏻♂️ by FoodGuy44
If you are looking for “public” health guidance, go sign up for updates from your government. In this case, Braintree residents received guidance from their local government.
The Boston Globe is a private business and is allowed to require a subscription to read an article about something the government has suggested to residents. They should not be forced to provide that story to you for free.
frege2021 t1_j8yp3t6 wrote
Jesus Christ, no one’s arguing the globe should be forced to remove their paywall. Relax
BrainOfTarth t1_j8yqf7s wrote
Simply pointing out some alternatives, and that the Boston Globe is not a representation of America or the only means of receiving public health updates.
stargrown t1_j8yf9fd wrote
Exactly! Why would any American entity want to do a good deed if their weren’t being monetarily reimbursed for it? Thats unconscionable!!!
BrainOfTarth t1_j8ygi2e wrote
The government is that exact entity you are looking for.
There are also plenty of American media sites who do not have paywalls. Many with this exact story. They of course are still compensated via other means, but I wouldn’t label paywalls as an American thing or say America has a paywall problem when it comes to news from public officials.
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