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I can cut them some slack for that part, but it's a drag how they refuse to put the rejigged name directly in the title instead of relying on click bait to reel
by Lammy 4y ago
I can cut them some slack for that part, but it's a drag how they refuse to put the rejigged name directly in the title instead of relying on click bait to reel me in.
- ghaff 4y agoI get your point, but if I'm a headline writer, it's pretty natural to want readers to click though to find out what the new name is--even if they are subscribers. There's definitely a balance between headlines that aren't too cryptic and those that still entice readers to read further.
- noisy_boy 4y agoI don't know... I fell for it hook, line and sinker.
- cbanek 4y agoDon't pay attention to their carping Economist writer. Just keep musseling your way to the top.
- spacemanmatt 4y agoFinally, a comment thread who GETS IT
- thayne 4y agoOr even above the "pay us to read more" line.