It’s no secret I believe bloggers should be free to earn a living at their craft…
Which is why it bugs me when someone questions my right to mix a relatively miniscule volume of features or content with a blended commercial intent into what I [Jonathan Fields] do here.
Warning: Rant ahead!
I’ve said it in my recent posts on the NY Times putting up a paywall, bloggers getting paid for their content, my take on the errant ways of the free brigade and plenty of other posts. My friend, Dave Navarro has killer post up called, When Free Gets Ugly, on the topic.
We’re not here out of the kindness of our hearts.
Yes, we love to create valuable content and conversations. Most of us come alive through the opportunity to make an impact. But, it also takes a substantial amount of time, energy and passion.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Someone Always Pays: The Truth About Blogs and Money
Author: Jonathan Fields
