In the timeline of the web, I’ve been a longtime reader and fan of the Daily Beast. I also receive your newsletter. Today I unsubscribed from that newsletter because of the large AMEX ad and because the email contained absolutely no other content (and you guys produce such great content!). My question to you is, what value do I have to you beyond your ability to send me ads to my inbox? The newsletter often reminds me to visit your .com, but now I won’t be receiving that reminder. Why not entice me with an ad-free version that is, say 30% less chock-full of awesome, to me once I hit unsubscribe? Moreover, the form to let me unsubscribe didn’t even try to give me a choice of options to explain my decision (some people wanna have their say).

Just something to think on, if you’re so inclined.

Keep up with the good work.