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The problem with paywalled links for a forum that is all about discussing the linked content is simple: If most users aren't able to read the content, the discu
by mstolpm 10y ago
The problem with paywalled links for a forum that is all about discussing the linked content is simple: If most users aren't able to read the content, the discussion either can't happen or is worthless.
Workarounds help, but if they aren't available (or not working any longer), the content isn't accessible for a lot of the international HN community. So, in this case I'd personally prefer another (non-paywalled) source for the topic or just no HN entry at all if no alternative is available.
- krapp 10y agoIt's not the case that most users aren't able to read the content. Some may find the content blocked by their government, or some similar entity, but many users simply refuse to read it, and insist that no one else be afforded the opportunity to do so. It makes little sense to ban discussions among the set of users who can and are willing to read the content.
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