Note that the actual original title of this piece is "The Power of No", which is plainly much less informative than the subtitle, which I actually submitted ("How a simple change could fix the patent system -- but it will never happen" just in case the mods change my submission). c.f. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6834019

And yes, I realize that this submission directly contradicts my earlier vow not to submit direct links any more. What I didn't realize at the time I made that vow was that it directly contradicts explicit HN posting guidelines. I think that particular part of the guidelines is counterproductive, but as long as the guidelines are what they are I will respect them. But I will also keep pointing out why I think they should be changed.