Except when I clear my cookies (rare), or use a different browser or computer (often). Also, I'll forget the password unless I reuse one I type more often, but password reuse is bad. Better for NYTimes to "get over it" and stop with the registration wall.

You do realize that if this was any other website you (or others making this comment) would be up in arms all over the internet over it, including these very HN comments?

Is this really the same HackerNews community that goes ape shit over the smallest usability no-nos on random Joe's website, but is perfectly fine with NYT practically stonewalling their entire website behind a login screen?

exactly. i can't remember the last time i saw the nytimes login page.