Hosting a Round • The National Debating League

Pre-released Motion:

News websites should not be allowed to charge for access

Suggested Readings:

The Evolution of Paywalls, Pricing, and Trials in the News: It wasn't until the mid-2010s that paywall models in the news industry gained substantial traction. Although leading publishers have been trialling paywall models for much longer, the reality is that only post-2008 did they start solidifying.
News24 and Netwerk24 grow subscriptions — raking in R11 million per month: News24 launched its digital subscription service on 8 August, offering subscribers access to investigative reporting, opinions, analysis, and podcasts for R75 per month.
How the Financial Times Won the Newspaper Wars: With print journalism in decline, many newspapers are struggling to convert their readership into online subscriptions. The FT is the exception and is now considered the most trusted media outlet in the UK. So how did they stage this digital coup?
UNHCR Factsheet 4: Types of Misinformation and Disinformation