It is, that's why I typically post the link that doesn't paywall you over here in Steemit. It gives access to the many, not the few. However, I also choose to publish under the Partner program for my larger articles because I spend a lot of time and effort working on those, and so I feel I deserve some sort of payment.

That's a very good point about Steemit replacing Blogger. I should add that in. Thanks! :)