You have to pay to read this link

[Fezmid]

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20101025/16375311580/local-news-website-says-you-need-to-pay-to-read-its-stories-says-it-s-collecting-visitor-ips-to-sue.shtml

[bartshan-83]

Sorry, Fez...I'm pretty sure I got one free preview of your link. You can sue me next time.

 

So what's the bottom line? They're just too lazy to setup an actual paywall but instead think IP address gathering and case-by-case lawsuits are a better use of their time and money?

 

Am I missing something?

[Fezmid]

Sorry, Fez...I'm pretty sure I got one free preview of your link. You can sue me next time.

 

So what's the bottom line? They're just too lazy to setup an actual paywall but instead think IP address gathering and case-by-case lawsuits are a better use of their time and money?

 

Am I missing something?

I have no idea.