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Exactly, I find myself (unconsciously) skimming the first sentences of each paragraph of these long articles until the actual content starts. It feels like havi

Exactly, I find myself (unconsciously) skimming the first sentences of each paragraph of these long articles until the actual content starts. It feels like having to sit through the first 5 secs of a YT ad before you can skip it. All because the writers get paid by the word, i suppose?

mikec3010 8y ago
> All because the writers get paid by the word, i suppose I don't suppose that. I'd say it's because writing has more levels to it than a Wikipedia style information dump. Just like software has more elements than just spelling out the desired behavior.
- TeMPOraL 8y ago
  If we're going with software analogy, then articles like this one are journalistic equivalent of Java EE-style bloat, or Electron apps.
  - mikec3010 8y ago
    Well don't ever pick up an issue of the New Yorker. It'll put you in a coma.
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