With rumors swirling about Twitter mulling over tapping into investors for more than $100 million in dough, questions could be raised about whether Stone's comments were aimed at giving money lenders something to further stoke their already to lavish cash on Twitter.

It also raises questions about whether or not a Twitter news service, should one emerge from the vapors, should be charging for its content.

As MG Siegler : "If Twitter actually wants to 'be a force for good,' perhaps such a service is better left free. Otherwise, they'd be dictating who got access to potentially important information based on financial agreements."