Social networking for a fee
Tickle, formerly Emode, is the first to announce fees for some features of its social networking site according to this CNET News.com story on the New York Times site:
Tickle stressed that its basic social networking service, an August addition to its pre-existing matchmaking system and personality quizzes, will remain free. As of Tuesday, the only thing that will require a paid subscription is the ability to contact people separated from a member by more than four links away in the social network.
...Premium subscriptions to the Tickle social network, which boasts more than 1 million members, according to the company, will cost $19.95 for one month, $39.95 for three months, and $59.95 for six months.