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Re:How to solve a hard programming interview question by Rainymood on Wednesday November 29, 2017 @01:47AM (#15805105)
Scrolling down we are greeted with

>Only accepting 98 more subscribers.

>Subscribe for $9.99 / month

Which then slowly ticks down. I was very sceptical about this and refreshed and I found that it just resetted to 100 again and started ticking down again. In other words, it's just a timer.

I thought the article was of good value and that you provide a good service, but then this is contrasted by this scummy, predatory, and dishonest advertising trick.

Thoughts?

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Re:How to solve a hard programming interview question by shokasg on Wednesday November 29, 2017 @01:59AM (#15805150)
What about using some ad blockers? I only see text :)
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Re:How to solve a hard programming interview question by Brotkrumen on Wednesday November 29, 2017 @02:44AM (#15805292)
I'm not sure what your point is. Parent says that the article signals it isnt credible by employing a dishonest sales tactic. Your answer is to ignore the potentially valuable signal?
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