I found this reading my 'one free article' on Digiday (I use a combination of Firefox plus some plugins that gets me past most subscription barriers) but decided to link to Salon's announcement directly. They don't explain why directly but you can read it between the lines: "moderating, kicking trolls and spammers to the curb." They recommend you talk about salon articles on social media. And they're placing their bets on email newsletters. This is all part of a wider shift in the online publishing world. As advertising revenue collapses, publications are seeking to lock in paying subscribers. But moving all comment and discussion to social media sites is like jumping from the frying pan into the cesspool. Nothing good for Salon or any other publication will come of that.
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