If media organizations are willing to pay, let the interviewed have an unexpected surprise, but it shouldn't be required. If an organization wants to express thanks for disturbing a scholar, it can send a small gift at New Year's or other major festivals. It needn't be of great value. This fits in with the Chinese tradition and is an appropriate way for expressing thanks and respect. "
付費不應成定律，如果有媒體願出這代價，讓受訪者有意外的驚喜，是無可厚非的事，但不能要求這樣做；如果媒體要表達對平日打擾的學者一些敬意，可以在過年過節時送點小禮物，價值也不用高，這很合於中國傳統，也適當表達感謝與尊重。」