- That’s a debate starter if I’ve ever seen one. Nearly nothing online is free, I’d add. We pay through labour (viewing ads) nearly everywhere when there isn’t a pay wall. Most people simply don’t acknowledge that as a cost. That said, there is money to be made in distinguishing yourself from the masses. What that really means is you need to make something worth it - paying or working for. Ad Titan Martin Sorrell Says Readers Must Pony Up - Newsweek