Outside of that, I do think it’s a good conversation that obviously these social sites are considering. I’m glad Brightkite was listening to the original thread – it’s one of the few social services I’d be really bummed about if it disappeared.

I think that’s ultimately what users are going to have to get through their heads: It’s not about having to pay $20 a year for something that “should” be free. It’s about keeping your favorite site from getting Pownced.