My post was not part of the Scribd backlash but an honest question why HN was doing the redirection. I think it was the first time I posted a raw PDF link and

My post was not part of the Scribd backlash but an honest question why HN was doing the redirection. I think it was the first time I posted a raw PDF link and noticed the issues. I like Scribd for some uses, e.g., providing a good exchange system for non-hackers who also upload Microsoft Word docs.