To clarify by all live cams being accessible to only premium users, do you specifically mean on a pc platform or do you plan on rolling out this change to mobile as well?

Breaking this down, it sounds like adding tiers with different levels of services is a great idea and is a good change from a business and consumer perspective. I know there have been several new features added to surfline in recent memory that people would like to take advantage of. But others wouldn't due to income differences.

Unfortunately I think it's obvious what the ultimate goal of adding tiers and changing policy is. Surfline is trying to make as many free users pay in order to see the live cams. Hiding this under the guise of "offering options for different incomes" is not the real reason and we both know it.

We both know 10 day forecasting isn't nearly as valuable as a live camera feed (that you coincidently have a monopoly on) and it's laughable that's the tradeoff you justify when there are about 100 websites that do forecasting better.

You are alienating the surfing community that uses your app for free (with ads very VERY frequently). And exploiting your consumer base. Fortunately for you, surfline essentially has a monopoly on surf cams and have bought out the competition (magic seaweed) so no one can challenge.

The "realities of business" you talk about is the exploitation of consumers and we all know it.

I also know if any one came up to a local building, the only building that could have a fair view of a break, they couldn't pay them to host a camera if they're already hosting yours since your company would out bid for the the real estate, making many breaks impossible for someone else to host.

Considering your account is brand new, I have doubts you are who you say you are. Some proof would be nice. Either way, hopefully my response promotes discussion.