Ban HN Posts with Links Behind Paywalls – Yes or No?
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Let’s be honest, we’ve all seen an interesting HN post, clicked through and then been frustrated the page is behind a WSJ or the verge paywall.
Wouldn’t it be better for society if the info was available to all?
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