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The argument wasn’t over it being clickbait. It was claimed that this is an advertisement (it being paid is implied). The NY Times uses blatant clickbait, but
by true_religion 3y ago
The argument wasn’t over it being clickbait. It was claimed that this is an advertisement (it being paid is implied).
The NY Times uses blatant clickbait, but I still respect them as real journalism and not just rewritten PR ad pieces producers.
- onethought 3y agoSorry I don’t draw a distinction here. Clickbaiting is an advertising technique. This was advertising the author/affiliate. The main point isn’t wasn’t about the content (for me). Agree I guess there is a borderline where the title is both compelling to click, but still informative of what the overall article is. That wasn’t the case here. NYT does this better, agree.