Wow, you are over a week behind; that "new paywall" was the debut of the new "Daily Deal" system, featuring the serial-code-only Agave and 25 FGs for $25. Wasn't at all a bad deal; Eab wasn't wrong and he isn't what I'd consider a White Knight for Nutaku. On the other hand, he isn't a victim-minded martyr either who makes every disagreement into a personal slight so y'know...differences in definition.