I don't click Techcrunch links (never), but this is a matter of personal choice and a subjective ethical code. While I regret the popularity of such kind of con

I don't click Techcrunch links (never), but this is a matter of personal choice and a subjective ethical code. While I regret the popularity of such kind of content, I also really hate when a minority tries to enforce it's own rules over the majority. So I won't complain, and certainly won't ask for the removal of TC links, since there is a real demand for it and most people are fine with it. When I'm really interested in some start-up covered by TC, I usually Google my way around, it's quick and easy. Since I'm not alone for wanting a direct link, maybe the best way to solve this is to submit the direct link in the comments. It wouldn't be so hard to get this new habit : if you're the first to Google your way around, please post the direct link in the comments. I've done it once before : http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=227015 http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=227015 Easy and convenient, isn't it ?