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Comment by Ralz | Hacker News Reader

Clearly this is advertisement, why is this on the front page? How does it constitute as news?

Because the HN crowd (more than most) recognizes the importance of security and single use passwords.

1Password is by far (IMO) the nicest and best way to manage passwords (and generate single use passwords). The only downside is its expense, so when it's 50% off, that's good news for HN.

(I have no affiliation with 1Password)

I am all for password managers, I've even created one myself. I just don't think it's valuable to post sales like this, there are plenty of other sites that you can go to get info on software sales. Why cloud up HN?

Hear hear. This advert should not be on HN.

This is something that's considered an absolutely essential tool by a lot of the readership. I have no affiliation, just a happy user. I really feel like anyone who isn't using it ought to at least be using something similar, and the comments here are a good place to discuss the alternatives.

Though to be fair, those that are interested in it probably already have it. I'd rather see a post about a concrete alternative than a direct link to some special offer.

I guess you're arguing that the upvotes are coming from happy users that are lending their support by clicking an up arrow. That just feels weird for HN.

I for one was really glad to see this on the front page, as I usually don’t hear about discounts like these until after they’ve ended. I just bought a 5-user license, something I should’ve done years a go.

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