I subscribe to a couple of sites. I won't be subscribing for an extra monthly fee I can't afford just to read one or two articles linked on HN. Therefore I have two options: don't read the article, or bypass the paywall.
In both options, the outcome for the site is exactly the same. So, not being a masochist, why shouldn't I choose the outcome that benefits me without harming anyone else?
In both options, the outcome for the site is exactly the same. So, not being a masochist, why shouldn't I choose the outcome that benefits me without harming anyone else?