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OWaz on March 22, 2014 | parent | context | favorite | on: Poll: The new HN comment system – agree, disagree,...

The $5 sign-up-fee isn't as cheap as it would seem in developing countries.

thenomad on March 22, 2014 [–]

There's no reason the fee can't vary depending on the location of the person signing up.

I also think this is a far better solution than "pending comments". I'm not convinced that either solution is ideal, but I fear "pending comments" has the potential to silently strangle HN.

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