@wilburbear
Boy you are thick ! Re-read what Sig said...in your "new world" where will the quality content come from ??!! Your freebies on the internet are just an illusion or a short term marketing play, every successful internet company has a business model that either turns a profit or is hoping/forcasting to.
I'll even give you a specific example.....I use stockchart.com. It is a has basic free site, BUT if you are really going to trade and desire the advantages/convienences of its search engine, etc. the cost is $25/ month. I find it worth while, others may not.
Do you really think any institution is putting their best content out there for free on a continuing basis ?? Would you ?
Stop hyperventilating. It's going to be ok. Things evolve.