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Re:Journalism is rearranging the deckchairs. It needs to rei... by kansface on Wednesday June 24, 2026 @03:07PM (#48664366)
What is your a priori estimate for the percentage of news that is consumed as entertainment? As in, it does not result in a change of behavior in the consumer beyond engendering neuroticism. I'd put that number at or above 95%. News is gossip wearing a suit.
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Re:Journalism is rearranging the deckchairs. It needs to rei... by mrhottakes on Wednesday June 24, 2026 @03:09PM (#48664398)
It seems strange to assume that you can even put a number on it. What's frivolous to you may be extremely important to another person.
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