Champaign Voices
Major Social Network Tests 'Pay to Be Seen by Your Own Friends' Feature
Published: July 18, 2026
A leading social platform is piloting fees that prioritize posts to friends and family, effectively charging users for the attention they used to get for free by being annoying. What do you think?
“I already pay with my dignity. Now they want a card?”
“Good. Maybe my nephew will finally shut up about his protein powder.”
“I'll pay if the algorithm promises not to show me my ex's boat.”