I'd vote for the irony because I can't opt out of signing in, I can't sign in with fbconnect, I can't use OAuth, I can only enter the walled garden that is NYT

I'd vote for the irony because I can't opt out of signing in, I can't sign in with fbconnect, I can't use OAuth, I can only enter the walled garden that is NYT for no apparent benefit. I guess it could be worse - all the NYT content could be paid subscription.