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They cover stories I don't often see elsewhere (especially UK-centric tech news) and go into great detail, but I hate the writing style. I know it has a popular

by davb 8y ago

They cover stories I don't often see elsewhere (especially UK-centric tech news) and go into great detail, but I hate the writing style. I know it has a popular following but I feel it gets in the way of otherwise fantastic content. Can anyone recommend any alternative sites with similar breadth and depth but a more professional style of writing?

protomyth 8y ago
I haven't found anyone. They do a really good job but with a cruddy writing style. Their sister site https://www.nextplatform.com/ https://www.nextplatform.com/ has a bit less provocative style.
dep_b 8y ago
I remember all Amiga magazines having the same typical tone. It actually makes me a bit nostalgic.
- davb 8y ago
  I remember that writing style from Amiga magazines too! But back then I was reading them for fun as a young hobbyist. It grates a little, reading that style now when looking for industry news. Worse still when sharing their stories as a reliable source of tech news..
robocat 8y ago
They are extremely professional and their technical content is excellent. I suspect that those stuck in the IT trenches want some light-hearted relief? It is peculiarly British (albeit with an office in Australia too), which doesn't suit everyone - you may get ribbed if you post a comment that is US centric. The writing style and the headlines often comes across as childish, but some of the seemingly childish stuff is associated with gags that have been running for years, or reflecting current events in the UK, or just good old British humour! I am a colonial - so my opinions matter didly squat.
- davb 8y ago
  I’m Scottish, so I do get the context and humour. I just feel it often gets in the way of the stories and the great journalism going on at the Reg. Sometimes the pun-filled headlines feel like a brain teaser to be deciphered or a page from Private Eye - great if you’re after some light comedy, not so great if you want to skim the industry headlines for the stories that really matter to you.

by davb 8y ago

protomyth 8y ago

I haven't found anyone. They do a really good job but with a cruddy writing style. Their sister site https://www.nextplatform.com/ https://www.nextplatform.com/ has a bit less provocative style.

dep_b 8y ago

I remember all Amiga magazines having the same typical tone. It actually makes me a bit nostalgic.

davb 8y ago
I remember that writing style from Amiga magazines too! But back then I was reading them for fun as a young hobbyist. It grates a little, reading that style now when looking for industry news. Worse still when sharing their stories as a reliable source of tech news..

robocat 8y ago

They are extremely professional and their technical content is excellent. I suspect that those stuck in the IT trenches want some light-hearted relief? It is peculiarly British (albeit with an office in Australia too), which doesn't suit everyone - you may get ribbed if you post a comment that is US centric. The writing style and the headlines often comes across as childish, but some of the seemingly childish stuff is associated with gags that have been running for years, or reflecting current events in the UK, or just good old British humour! I am a colonial - so my opinions matter didly squat.

davb 8y ago
I’m Scottish, so I do get the context and humour. I just feel it often gets in the way of the stories and the great journalism going on at the Reg. Sometimes the pun-filled headlines feel like a brain teaser to be deciphered or a page from Private Eye - great if you’re after some light comedy, not so great if you want to skim the industry headlines for the stories that really matter to you.