This isn't true, it was only rumors that they are going to start charging, anything you get for free on it now you'll always get free, they are thinking of adding content you'd pay for but it's like Hulu, here's an article about it.
http://gamerant.com/playstation-network-paid-subscriptions-benk-3020/
That's grand! Heck I only play online, so the extra features are just there for the decor as far as i care.
