I often say the same thing myself. I expect it on CNN, and I do passively protest by ignoring links like this most of the time. NPR usually has good articles be

I often say the same thing myself. I expect it on CNN, and I do passively protest by ignoring links like this most of the time. NPR usually has good articles behind the links, and I'm more inclined to hold my nose and click if they make it to HN. In this case, the actual article is good. I'm lamenting the negative trend.