I think that Reason 2 is the most compelling point. Naturally people want free things but it takes resources to produce content. Producers who aren't subsidized in making their content will tend towards burn out if no one supports their efforts.
I think one of the qualms many people have about paying for content in a field like ours is that there is a risk of specifics becoming outdated (and in some cases useless). I know I'm more likely to buy ebook/online versions of things that include updates to the material for this reason.
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I think that Reason 2 is the most compelling point. Naturally people want free things but it takes resources to produce content. Producers who aren't subsidized in making their content will tend towards burn out if no one supports their efforts.
I think one of the qualms many people have about paying for content in a field like ours is that there is a risk of specifics becoming outdated (and in some cases useless). I know I'm more likely to buy ebook/online versions of things that include updates to the material for this reason.