They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage. - ThreadSky

wired.com • 52 days ago

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with
@freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

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sushynes.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you!

katzenfrei12.bsky.social•52 days ago

I just signed up to Wired. 10 bucks for a year. This is more than fair. Thanks for the removal of paywall.
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That’s amazing! Thanks!

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thehappysnout.bsky.social•52 days ago

I remember your first issue when doing what was right was bigger than getting eyeballs. This is a good step in the right direction. Thank you,

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Well sometimes ya gotta do what ya do … just don’t do it to yourself ..

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Thank you. This is crucial right now.

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lisaredfern.bsky.social•52 days ago

Brilliant!! The need for revenue is necessary to keep lights but equally so is accurate and truthful information freely available to the public.

jonreilly1313.bsky.social•52 days ago

How long will FOIA remain viable?

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Grateful subscriber… even more so now.

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I was already convinced that I would become a paid subscriber but this just sealed the deal.

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Thank you! As a paid subscriber, I applaud this move.

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Good work

anonsnark.com•52 days ago

There is a reason that WIRED is the last legacy magazine i still subscribe to. and always will. this is wonderful news.

coletty.bsky.social•52 days ago

What about freedom of speech Elon. You used to support that idea.

agropositivity.bsky.social•52 days ago

You guys are really stepping up. Props. I’m subscribed.

janejjetson.bsky.social•52 days ago

Yet another reason I subscribe to Wired. This is public-service journalism at its finest. Thank you.

ladygenerica.bsky.social•52 days ago

Replacing my WaPo subscription with Wired was a great choice

joekassel.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you!

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Thank you!! I appreciate you!

peggyfrompa.bsky.social•52 days ago

Much appreciated!

denisenaughton.bsky.social•52 days ago

This is a great plan. We can’t afford to have important information behind paywalls when disinformation is so prevalent. I hope more media follows your lead. It’s too important.

clearspies.fellas.army•52 days ago

Russia gives away their disinformation for free while the American press falls behind paywalls.

cbbsherpa.bsky.social•52 days ago

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jdinjc.bsky.social•52 days ago

The only thing they understand is money so take it away from him. Thank you for stepping up.

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Proud to be a subscriber.

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Excellent news and advice

tallyannae.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you.
Your tech bros coverage has been enlightening and important.

greginma.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you @wired.com

handlestohandless.bsky.social•52 days ago

TESLARD

mamuofthewest.bsky.social•52 days ago

joegee65.bsky.social•52 days ago

HEAR THAT NY TIMES?????????????????

eliotclarke.bsky.social•52 days ago

Wired is now the paper of record, not kidding

petrapeter.bsky.social•52 days ago

All tax returns, especially corporate but also individual, should be public. The IRS did this and newspapers published them for awhile in the 1920s, but rich people got secrecy imposed.

chuckiechubb.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you

antonshadow.bsky.social•52 days ago

Real News Agencies Should Never Hide Governmental/Public Record Reporting Behind A Paywall. I Dumped My Local News Paper When They Started Hiding Articles Behind Paywalls.

antonshadow.bsky.social•52 days ago

Anything Linked To Social Media By The News Outlet Should Not Be Behind A Paywall, Since Once People Get Played, They Just Search For Another Related Article, And Are Less Likely To Subscribe.

antonshadow.bsky.social•52 days ago

If A News Paper Wants More Site Traffic, All They Have To Do Is Spread The Article Across Multiple Pages, Each Click Results In More Ad Revenue. Every Page That Loads With Ads In The Side Bar Constitutes A Unique Visit.

supermom2.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you for this. Many of us, regardless of income, are struggling. It is, I'm sure, appreciated by many of us.

artstradamagazine.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you. This is a no-brainer to save democracy. How many other media are still pretending like everything will reset to normal? It's a full blown sickness

ezmrcz.bsky.social•52 days ago

This is an important show of solidarity with the people regarding informational transparency. We need to know so we know that we need to act.

cyanlol.bsky.social•52 days ago

y’all are the GOAT of mainstream news outlets

tiffanynorton.bsky.social•52 days ago

wash-bucket.bsky.social•52 days ago

Yes

lilboopsy.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you, the more records preserved and accessible the better.

Our history is being purged.

mugz64.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you!

theoutlier1.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you.

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lawlessinamerica.bsky.social•52 days ago

Nice and thanks 💙🤘🏽

dianecheyanne.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thank you!

thirdeyeerisian.bsky.social•52 days ago

I mean, sure. News shouldn't have to make a profit at all, though. If it does it literally cannot be unbiased.

miffyann94.bsky.social•52 days ago

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Thank you. THIS is why I subscribe.

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Thank you

gatokty67.bsky.social•52 days ago

And I'm putting this out there I don't care if someone picks this up there ought to be a game made of the Trump Administration with all the players

suearlidge.bsky.social•52 days ago

We could call it snakes and felons

tom2050.bsky.social•52 days ago

Awesome

artiststeve.bsky.social•52 days ago

Excellent precedent - kudos

forzaalex.tifosi.social•52 days ago

subscribed for 2 years with Wired. Thank you for supporting the free press with me fam

melaniewindle.bsky.social•52 days ago

I love to hear it! So many things I can’t read because they are behind a paywall. While I understand the need to monetize, if the goal is to keep the citizenry informed, it’s an exclusionary practice that prioritizes folks with a high financial ability for subscriptions.

zeebranation.bsky.social•52 days ago

Why we support you by subscribing. Integrity!

mainechris2tn.bsky.social•52 days ago

This move earned you a new subscription. Keep up the good work!

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👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

carbonatethis.bsky.social•52 days ago

Everything in politics should be free access. It's crucial that important information about our democracy is as easily accessible as possible.

susanovans.bsky.social•52 days ago

Well done, thanks!

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johnbroussel.bsky.social•52 days ago

I like this, but some of their articles really praise the richest man.

iamcarolann.bsky.social•52 days ago

Thx!

riz4robot.bsky.social•52 days ago

elon is a symptom

trump is the disease

irlgorilla.bsky.social•52 days ago

nice

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409frank.bsky.social•51 days ago

Time to resubscribe

1tfg.bsky.social•52 days ago

You just gained a subscriber!

iamradius.bsky.social•50 days ago

Does that mean all articles will be de-paywalled if they use any foia info?

yosoyasiasiseguire.bsky.social•52 days ago

That's awesome!

cowpokeu.bsky.social•52 days ago

Hot Take: this country would be in a better place if the good journalists wouldn't have paywalled their sourced & thought out articles. Instead Grifters were the ones to stay free from the get go and now we have a society HOOKED on them all bc of paywalls.

cowpokeu.bsky.social•52 days ago

With that said, THANK YOU!!!!