Must everything be free all the time?

It seems that if it isn’t free (online) then forget it. When did this happen? Just because something is online and “virtual” doesn’t mean that a lof of work, effort and money weren’t put into it – and to keep it running.

The question about paying for fluther, e.g., saw a vast majority of jellies unwilling to pay for it if necessary – some even saying they would never pay for anything online.

Fair enough.

But thoughts of “you get what you pay for” come to mind. Also, private clubs or exclusive places (gyms, restaurants) – places you pay a lot more for just that – exclusivity.

Am I missing something? Isn’t fluther like that – and worth the cost to keep going – or is it just another wis.dm or askville or whatever – that should its owners decide isn’t worth it – scrap it without a thought or protest (read: assistance) on our part?