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That text (here and in magazines, newspapers) isn't for you. It's for the casual browser who isn't reading the article yet. It's trying to suck you in and/or gi
by xbryanx 8y ago
That text (here and in magazines, newspapers) isn't for you. It's for the casual browser who isn't reading the article yet. It's trying to suck you in and/or give you teensy bite of info even if you don't read the article.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pull_quote https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pull_quote
Of course this article format is kinda pushing the limits I agree.
- saurik 8y agoWhich is why it doesn't have any place being used on a web page :/.
- zer00eyz 8y agoWhy not? I admit to often reading things that are far outside my wheelhouse, or not always topics I assume I will enjoy. If I start one of these and find myself loosing interest, these quotes and call outs can draw me further in or push me right out.
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