Weather you think this game is in a beta state or not, they have decided they want to start charging. If you don't want to fork out the cash, get out. Simple. They need income so they are charging. I think it is completely fair, over the next year we will slowly see the game evolve. For a meager 13 dollars a month, they are giving you the chance to be a part of the world, watching the story leading up to 2.0 unfold. This is content that you will never be able to see again.