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| − | + | An online '''paywall''' is a method that creates a barrier to access online content that is surpassed using a paid subscription.<ref>Shah, S. (n.d.). Understanding the Effects of Online Paywalls on Information Access. Oregon State University.</ref> Paywalls are commonly used by news outlets to provide their content in a digital format while still maintaining a subscription model, similar to traditional news outlets of the past.<ref>Harvey, B. (2021, January 20). Should News Sites Have Paywalls? The Prindle Post. https://www.prindlepost.org/2021/01/should-news-sites-have-paywalls/</ref> | |
Revision as of 00:10, 28 January 2022
An online paywall is a method that creates a barrier to access online content that is surpassed using a paid subscription.[1] Paywalls are commonly used by news outlets to provide their content in a digital format while still maintaining a subscription model, similar to traditional news outlets of the past.[2]
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- ↑ Shah, S. (n.d.). Understanding the Effects of Online Paywalls on Information Access. Oregon State University.
- ↑ Harvey, B. (2021, January 20). Should News Sites Have Paywalls? The Prindle Post. https://www.prindlepost.org/2021/01/should-news-sites-have-paywalls/
