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"You’ve reached your limit of free articles." Bullshit. I never follow NYT links because I don't like their paywall. This time I was just too curious, so I d

by blunte 5y ago

"You’ve reached your limit of free articles." Bullshit. I never follow NYT links because I don't like their paywall. This time I was just too curious, so I did. I figured I would have to create an account. Long ago, on another computer, I actually paid for NYT. I discovered that 99.9% of the articles were completely uninteresting to me, so I tried to cancel. At that time (just a few years ago), it was actually impossible to cancel online. All roads led to an 800 number. Fortunately Paypal lets you cut off a recurring payment, so I gave NYT the finger and moved on. I get wanting money to operate, and I'm willing to pay for useful information. What I do not like is shady practices. I hope someday they get their shit together and figure out how to make money while providing useful content _without_ resorting to anti-consumer practices.

lostgame 5y ago
I am consistently infuriated by HN’s baffling insistence on supporting paywalled articles. I’ve recently had a similar issue with the Toronto Star. Cancelling was a bloody nightmare. Honestly - if you post a news article here to HN, it should be able to be read by everyone. Without having to hack around it. Beyond the shady practices of these journalism subscription sites; it’s also just ethically on brand for HN - who’s largely part of the open source crowd - many of whom support Sci-Hub, etc - to post paywalled links. dang has tried to defend their perspective themselves in comments to me personally; but I sincerely believe (and am allowed to have and express the opinion) - that it’s bullshit no matter what. A lot of people fight the fight in this community that information should be free - and supporting shady journalism companies, and intentionally limiting readership by not auto-posting an non-paywalled alternative doesn’t really help anyone.
- chrisaiv 5y ago
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smusamashah 5y ago
You can simply block their cookies. I blocked Medium cookies which hasn't shut the door on me since then.

by blunte 5y ago

lostgame 5y ago

I am consistently infuriated by HN’s baffling insistence on supporting paywalled articles. I’ve recently had a similar issue with the Toronto Star. Cancelling was a bloody nightmare. Honestly - if you post a news article here to HN, it should be able to be read by everyone. Without having to hack around it. Beyond the shady practices of these journalism subscription sites; it’s also just ethically on brand for HN - who’s largely part of the open source crowd - many of whom support Sci-Hub, etc - to post paywalled links. dang has tried to defend their perspective themselves in comments to me personally; but I sincerely believe (and am allowed to have and express the opinion) - that it’s bullshit no matter what. A lot of people fight the fight in this community that information should be free - and supporting shady journalism companies, and intentionally limiting readership by not auto-posting an non-paywalled alternative doesn’t really help anyone.

chrisaiv 5y ago
http://archive.today/BxdfB http://archive.today/BxdfB

smusamashah 5y ago

You can simply block their cookies. I blocked Medium cookies which hasn't shut the door on me since then.