That seems rather interesting when they're offering a free trial, though subscribers should get the better service. But if you want to show people what you've got/convince them to buy, you'd think you would try to ensure things worked smoothly. Then again, it's not like this is the first launch to be glitchy.
I'm not sure I want to plunk my bucks down yet. Seeing the library doesn't change much for me. It's the new/live stuff I want. I will probably wait until closer to WMXXX, as there are no PPVs before that, but if there is good stuff this week, that may change.