> users who we all know are, in fact, entitled to get everything for free

That kind of thing is explicitly required under HN rules - if a company requires payment, such submissions are only OK if a “workaround” to avoid paying is available.

Additionally, HN explicitly say it's OK:

* For HN comments to ask how to get around payment requirements, and

* For HN users to help other users to get around payment requirements

Source: Official HN FAQ page