An LWN status update

An LWN status update

But I don't think the incremental gain multiplied by the number of generous people is going to add up to any significant boost.

I'm not so sure. Anyway, I think that it could be implemented quite swiftly (hint: my subscription expires next month) and a one month sample should be enough to give an indication. Which hopefully would give more time to do more complex changes.

I, for one, would appreciate the ability to send an url valid for restricted articles to friends/colleagues. And I wouldn't mind to be tracked/trackable doing so.