Although some people will pay for the convenience of receiving personalized news and information, most will simply use their Web browser to find what they're looking for. I know I will. According to many reports Internet advertising revenue has been dismal. It makes me want to change e-mail addresses every year or so just to stop this unwanted annoyance. Banner ads are also a failure.
Information remains The Internet has always been a good source of information.
I have downloaded tax forms and pamphlets from various government agencies, and planning a vacation is extremely easy. Yet dead links abound, and pages that have not been updated for years are legion. Many companies were quick to launch a homepage back in the mid 1990s, but haven't updated it since. It is frustrating to visit a company's site only to find outdated schedules and sales that were over months ago. My guess is the free ride is over and user costs will continue to increase.