Last.fm had always been one of my favourite web services. Indeed, it was the first "social network" I ever joined. I've seen them go through a lot of transformations over the years, from the new website design, to being bought out by CBS, but I've always supported them. I have been a paying subscriber on and off for a while now. But the announcement they made today is just too much for me to bear.

I don't care that there's still plenty for free users to do, I don't care that the subscription cost is affordable, what I do care about though is the fact that it remains free in the three countries that could probably best afford it, while everyone else gets the shaft. Are you telling me there's not enough of an ad market to support free radio for Canadians? Because I'd have to call bullshit on that claim.

I'm sorry last.fm, but this is the last straw. I will not pay for something that has always been free for me, especially since paying subscribers no longer get all the same benefits they used to. Your service is cheap, but it's still not worth the money, so I will not be renewing my subscription until we get our choice back, or you bring more to the table.