[Bubbadoo99]

I think 'cutting the cord', ie., streaming content instead of paying for cable, was supposed to be the driver behind much lower monthly fees. But even 5 years ago, when I added up monthly fees for each streaming service needed to replicate what I had on cable, it was still ridiculously expensive. And it's even worse today with much higher fees. To your point about paywalled websites, the internet isn't the tool it was 20 or even 30 years ago. As others have pointed out, it's the shittification of the web. 20 years ago, I really looked forward to watching HBO on Sunday nights. These days, it's hard to get excited about any content.