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by derekdahmer 2193 days ago
It's not paywalled. You can read it with a free account.
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Or in a private tab.

But the point still stands: they are using a medium that hurts the message, and in a way we are paying - with our time and patience.

"[redacted], get unlimited access. You've read all of your free stories this month. Become a member to keep reading."
There is no such thing as a free account, just like there is no such thing as a free lunch
That's a paid account. It's just paid with Metadata rather than dollars.