If the NYT and other outlets can't make it at scale with model where users pay--and scale is the big issue--then social media sites won't succeed either. Which brings me to my point: With CounterSocial, what you see now is what it will always be without proper funding. If you are happy with that, then good for you.
@John_Scotus Why not subscribe to some legitimate news outlets for your news? It’s not that expensive for online access. E.g. I read The Guardian everyday and I pay $5 a month. You can get it for free but they ask you to contribute if you can. I set up my monthly “donation” at a price I can afford. Or you can get online access through the local library. Depending on soc media for news has some big downsides. IMO