The British daily recently announced a plan to open up more of their content to you unwashed web rabble. The FT hasn't gone quite as far as the New York Times, which more or less handed over the keys to the kingdom a few days ago, making the FT's move slightly anti-climactic. But let us not be too militant in our desire for "DRM-free" online content. Here's their pitch, see what you think:

Users will be given free access to up to 30 stories a month, a level that takes account of current usage patterns and reader research, with a light-touch registration required after the first five articles. Apart from full access to the FT’s journalism, registrants and subscribers can benefit from personalised services, such as e-mail alerts and portfolio tools. After 30 articles, readers who want unlimited access have an option of standard or premium subscription which costs £99 (€119 / $109) or £199 (€319 / $299) annually.

Let's call Felix Salmon at Conde Nast Portfolio one voice against it.

-- MDT