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Re:How Firefox is using Pocket to try to build a better news... by isaiahg on Sunday June 17, 2018 @10:24AM (#17332482)
> pseudo-personalized clickbait that is exactly what I'm trying to avoid.

I'm not sure this is possible anymore. Even legitimately well written articles and sources now use clickbait titles to just be competitive. And you can't really blame them, they're just trying to stay in business using the systems people like us make. I'm really concerned that we're conditioning new generations to expect clickbait titles. It makes me wonder how long until this is just the norm for all titles. And the most abrasive thought, how long until we've reached a point where avoiding clickbait titles actively stunts your ability to get information and knowledge?

At this point, I've stopped worrying about the titles and just focus on the sources.

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