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Click bait tries to induce a reflexive response, typically by trying to induce fear. E.g. something like "Safety Feature Quietly Being Removed from Linux Kerne

Click bait tries to induce a reflexive response, typically by trying to induce fear. E.g. something like "Safety Feature Quietly Being Removed from Linux Kernel"

eterm 4y ago
I think you're confusing necessary and sufficient conditions.
- greenbit 4y ago
  Ok, it can be other things than fear. Like the you-may-have-won, or incredible-breakthrough, probably many more. Fear is sufficient, but not necessary.