The comment you replied to:
Peak capitalism: pay just to see an ad.
So yes, we are in fact talking about paying for access to an ad.
ZeroCool
lol, I can’t wait for someone to explain to you what an OTA broadcast is and how much it costs to view. The Super Bowl isn’t a relevant example for the comment you’re replying to.
They also seem to be under the impression that the SEC and FTC are interchangeable acronyms, rather than distinct agencies with different responsibilities. Nowhere in the article does it mention the FTC. So it’s only reasonable to conclude they have no idea what the discussion is even about. This kind of ignorant and apathetic commentary belongs back on Reddit.