[grenoire]

The paywall is not the only entry requirement though. You can't click 'Pay' and enter. It's more in line with academia discussion boards that require university mails.

[caminante]

Are you drawing a distinction beyond self-checkout v. calling a sales rep to setup an account?

I'm not following.

[brokenmachine]

I think he means that even if you have the money, you need to be a member of a financial institution to be allowed access.