Let's give the authors a boost into action by unfollowing them. I did that to the 100 or so that I have been following and received some interesting comments from them regarding SA's new policy. Why continue following authors that you are no longer allowed to read? Combined, readers and authors can generate considerable feedback to SA's new policy.

Terrible idea. You lost a long time reader. First you hide "editors picks" articles under a paywall now you won't even allow followers to read their authors. I hope the writers desert your site. Such a disservice to both readers and writers. Shame on you!