Poll: Links to sites behind a paywall

[Muhammed]

Lately, I've noticed that many USMB members here, especially some newer members, repeatedly start threads that link to websites that are behind a paywall. This used to happen only infrequently. This has been happening more and more lately and it's getting kinda irritating. It's making this board seem like a spam board itself.

A lot of people have been making arguments and then linking to paywalls to "support" their argument.

Out of curiosity, I thought I'd see what everyone thinks of this.

Should links to pay sites be banned?

 

[Pogo]

Lately, I've noticed that many USMB members here, especially some newer members, repeatedly start threads that link to websites that are behind a paywall. This used to happen only infrequently. This has been happening more and more lately and it's getting kinda irritating. It's making this board seem like a spam board itself.

A lot of people have been making arguments and then linking to paywalls to "support" their argument.

Out of curiosity, I thought I'd see what everyone thinks of this.

Should links to pay sites be banned?

I'd say they shouldn't be banned, but if somebody makes some claim and use as support a site that requires registration (or more) then they haven't supported their claim at all.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Shrug. If it's a paysite, I just back out and do something else. If the subject is that interesting, chances are the article can be found elsewhere. If exclusive to the paysite, your choice. I haven't found that I need to pay for information.

Agreed, it doesn't help the poster's argument, of course.

 

[Damaged Eagle]

Lately, I've noticed that many USMB members here, especially some newer members, repeatedly start threads that link to websites that are behind a paywall. This used to happen only infrequently. This has been happening more and more lately and it's getting kinda irritating. It's making this board seem like a spam board itself.

A lot of people have been making arguments and then linking to paywalls to "support" their argument.

Out of curiosity, I thought I'd see what everyone thinks of this.

Should links to pay sites be banned?

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