Because a lot of paywalled content just merely creates the semblance of quality, which leads to less critical thinking amongst its readers. I think there should be exceptions, but paying for clickbait, in my opinion, is rewarding those who create it and incentivizes a lower quality of journalistic integrity.
You almost left tech because a bunch in tech are socially awkward weirdos who don't give a crap about other people. Period. It's not about being a woman... it's that the tech field is full of anti-social shit.