Sony getting away with paid online is the greatest current gen achievement so far.

[Azuren]

People who complain about paying for an online service confuse me. In order the run this service, people have to be paid to do so. And being a business model, it needs to be made profitable so enhancements can be made. It's business.

The business aspect aside, you get free stuff. And discounts on stuff. And Share Play.

If 13 cents a day is too much for you, then you should find a new, cheaper hobby. Like cloud watching.