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Re:When did writing in major newspapers become so bad? by bko on Monday March 08, 2021 @11:34AM (#26387652)
Yes, the tool isn't great. But it provides a sanity check to confusing run on sentences or use of adverbs and passive voice.

I also pasted the first page of The Lottery, and it scored it a Grade of 11, Readability: OK, compared to a 14 on the Times article.

Do you find the times article mentioned easy to read or well written?

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Re:When did writing in major newspapers become so bad? by ghaff on Monday March 08, 2021 @12:59PM (#26389097)
That Times article is not great. Not sure if I'd have made it through the first paragraph. That said, these types of tools often seem to be about dumbing things down to increase "engagement."
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