You used to be able to change https: to http: and people could read the article without registration. I know what you mean about the seriousness of the registration - thanks for trying Gen. Maybe I should wait to post links to articles like that until they become ready-reading.

But TheFeature is planning to relaunch next week, with a new format. Hopefully site membership will enhance more than restrict reading! I'm optimistic - what I've seen of their new design, the site looks like it will be a good place to track the mobile mindset.