Ask HN: What paywalled content do you pay for?

I've been an avid reader of non-paywalled (free) content for a while now, but want to try paying to access content. I know the old maxim: "If you're not the customer, then you're the product". But it doesn't settle well with me. I would rather pay than be a datapoint. Any first-starters or recommendations, before I make a mistake and end up choosing the wrong sources to get my paid-for news/articles? What are the obvious choices?