I am the founder of Playtext.app, a tool that turns articles into audiobooks.<p>It's common to encounter sites like as `archive.ph`, `archive.org` high up in the comments. These links are particularly useful when articles are behind a paywall (eg. NYT articles).<p>Based on that, I started posting links to those articles linking up to the content.<p>Even though that's indirectly promoting my product, I believe it provides real value to the HN community since it not only serves the content but also helps people listen to it.<p>However, this has been flagged as spammy behavior.<p>So I'm wondering, why is it OK to post `archive.is` links, but not `playtext.app` links, since they both provide similar value?<p>I would love to know what you think!<p>---<p>References:<p>[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36667840#36681336<p>[2] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36678375&p=2#36680693<p>[3] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35538095#35570470
<p><pre><code> So I'm wondering, why is it OK to post `archive.is` links,
but not `playtext.app` links, since they both provide similar value?
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They provide "similar value" but one is promoting YOUR product.
That I very much consider spammy, it's your own product, and nobody asked for it, and sure *you* believe it provides real value since you made it.