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FWIW BuzzFeed insists they don't do clickbait because they don't over-promise on expectations (the second requirement listed in Facebook's post). > Most clickb
by tedmiston 10y ago
FWIW BuzzFeed insists they don't do clickbait because they don't over-promise on expectations (the second requirement listed in Facebook's post).
> Most clickbait is disappointing because it’s a promise of value that isn’t met — the payoff isn’t nearly as good as what the reader imagines,” Patel said. “BuzzFeed headlines pay off particularly well because they actually make fairly small promises and then overdeliver.
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