There have been a flurry of articles in recent days about “the subscription model” on the web. So over-done a topic, I’ve chosen not to comment. However, this article about Classmates.com will surprise many and will no-doubt turn the company into a poster child for “THE ONLY” (except for all the others) internet-based content business model that works. I predict also this is the first of a wave of post-dot.com-bubble stories in which we learn that some companies have actually survived the “bust” and are quietly growing.