It can be incredibly frustrating to click on a local news story--especially one involving public safety in your community--only to be met with a paywall.
Here are a few options for a negative review, ranging from short and punchy to more detailed:
Option 1: Direct and Frustrated
Extremely disappointed in Delaware Online. I tried to read an important update regarding a local fatal accident on Route 141, but the article is locked behind a paywall. Public safety news should be accessible to the community, not used as a way to force subscriptions. I'll be getting my news elsewhere.
Option 2: Focusing on "Pay-to-Read News
It's a shame that local journalism has turned into this. Expecting people to pay $119 a year just to stay informed about what's happening in their own backyard is ridiculous. Every time I click a link to stay informed, I'm greeted with a subscription pop-up. Not worth the hassle.
Option 3: Short and Sharp
Tired of the paywalls! You shouldn't have to pay a subscription fee just to read about local traffic accidents and police reports. Highly inconvenient and pushes readers away.
A Quick Tip
If you want to find the rest of that specific story without the subscription, you can often find the same information for free by checking the Delaware State Police Newsroom website or local broadcast news sites like WDEL or WMDT, which typically don't charge for their articles. read more