Pay to Play: Is it Worth the Money? @ About.com

Dave Spohn of about.com asks the question if regular subscription fees are worth paying for in comparison to other leisures such as singleplayer games, movies, television and going to the bar. He thinks it is, and readers also get a clear idea how he thinks about those who doesn't feel the same way. Below is his prologue:

Although the number of people subscribed to games that charge monthly fees for access continues to grow, we've all heard protests from those that refuse to pay any kind of regular fees to play a video game. Many are accustomed to the traditional retail offerings: buy the box, take it home, and play it forever, or until you get bored of it. By comparison, the $10-$15 per month a lot of MMOGs charge may look rather steep, but are they really a rip-off, or are they good value for your entertainment dollars?