> Only reason I can imagine is some people's here work for nytimes??

I think assuming it is from people who work for the nytimes is a stretch.

Really - it seems like most people aren't having issues reading the article. I was able to without logging in.

A paywall is always tolerated per the site rules if there is a workaround. This paywall has a workaround, which already had been posted when the complaint was made. Complaining about paywalls on the other hand is strictly off-topic.

> Are paywalls ok?

It's ok to post stories from sites with paywalls that have workarounds.

In comments, it's ok to ask how to read an article and to help other users do so. But please don't post complaints about paywalls. Those are off topic.

https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html

Yes, I work for the New York Times which is very interested in not being criticized on tiny internet fora.

(“Fora” is the plural of “Forums” the Times’ Stylebook makes us use)