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New York Post's Poorly Executed iPad Paywall

Paid Content's Staci D. Kramer calls it "one of the most poorly conceived paywall efforts I've come across-and I've seen more than a few."

Seems The New York Post is trying to restrict access to its digital version on the iPad to its subscription-based app only. Those who click on a link through Safari can't reach any part of the paper -- "You can't even see the front page or the day's front/back cover images," writes Kramer. Meanwhile,"apparently no one there noticed or cared that users of other iPad browsers like Skyfire and Opera Mini can slip right in."

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