Frequently finding upvoted links to paywalled news sites, which usually ends up in a search for a similar article from a free news source. How much time could we save each other by not linking to paywalls?
Ask HN: Can we stop linking to paywalls?
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#2Another option would be a convention to add a tag that the article is paywalled.
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#3Another option would be a convention to add a tag that the article is paywalled.
That sounds like a reasonable alternative, good idea
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#5So what if media outlets charge money for good journalism? Move on.
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#6Outline.com - however, it does not work on some sites, e.g. WSJ...
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#7> How much time could we save each other by not linking to paywalls?
Not very much? How much time do you really spend clicking "Back" after hitting a paywall?
Most have very simple workarounds and/or someone will post an archive or outline link in the comments.
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#8Another option would be a convention to add a tag that the article is paywalled.
I think this is a great idea. It’d stop me from constantly clicking on items that I can’t read, without affecting the discourse on HN.
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#9Why should we stop linking paywalled articles and not books or software or other non free things?
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#10Companies need to make money somehow. If not with paywalls, it’s harder for them to avoid monetizing by tracking and advertising