Democratising quality information

The debate on the relationship between the quality and the free access to information has been raging since the dawn of the Internet and the advent of social media, which have profoundly transformed the media landscape. For media outlets, this situation remains a major problem today, as they encounter difficulties in finding the ideal economic model, oscillating between paid subscriptions and advertiser-funded content. Although, at first glance, consumers favor free access, it is not without disadvantages.

Indeed, it compromises editorial independence, encouraging media to moderate their content and to favor topics that align with advertisers' interests, to the detriment of the public interest. In this context, vulnerability to fluctuations in advertising revenue exerts financial pressures that can alter the quality of journalism.

Nevertheless, most major media outlets offer monthly subscriptions exceeding 10 euros without providing a real journalistic opposition, which is essential for quality information. They do not meet the needs of consumers.

Solution

To address these issues, we are convinced that a paid model must be adopted. However, the price set must respect the fundamental principle that quality information should be accessible to all.

That's why all publications, regardless of their format, on our platform will be offered to the public for a few cents each. In this way, we will enable the creation of quality information while ensuring fair remuneration in favor of qualified journalists.

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