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There needs to be term to describe these rail thin articles whose only real affect is to provide an HN conversation-inspiring headline.
by xefer 8y ago
There needs to be term to describe these rail thin articles whose only real affect is to provide an HN conversation-inspiring headline.
- blauditore 8y agoWell, I'd say it's pretty close to clickbait. Also, it reminds a bit of "dog whistling": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog-whistle_politics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog-whistle_politics
- Robotbeat 8y agoNot very good click bait as it’s clear from the headline the HN comments will be better than the article, so I usually skip the article and read the comments. :)
- omeid2 8y agoHackerbait.
- elcapitan 8y agoChatbait.
- nmeofthestate 8y agoI'd be interested in reading coverage of Brin's comments without having to wade through the smart alec dickhead style of The Inquirer (is it a sister publication to TheRegister?) Edit: direct link to the letter posted elsewhere on this page.