It's a problem with the model. It's far too much for subscribing to a single site; especially when it's linked to from social media (HN) where it's required to

It's a problem with the model. It's far too much for subscribing to a single site; especially when it's linked to from social media (HN) where it's required to have access to participate in community discussion. HN will pay for content, but they won't pay under these terms.