“I used to be like Susan. I was generally aware, but didn’t actually read the news. Then I started dating someone last year who works at the U.N., and she made me feel stupid for not actually reading the front section of the NYT. Turns out, those vestiges of the past — those NYT journalists and editors — are giving voice to people and issues who wouldn’t have it otherwise.”
— Meetup founder Scott Heiferman, writing on my comments on the Googe-YouTube deal. (Scott wants to make sure I realize “that many of those millions of dollars spent by the NYT are on reporters and writers who uncover vital truths about the world in absolutely essential ways.” )