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[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So they use the word often, because its often used by them? Pretty ass backwards, but also makes sense for sensationalist "journalism"

[–] ramirezmike 1 points 7 months ago

I don't see how it's backwards, the word drives clicks and is commonly used. It's unfortunate but most journalism has to be profit-motivated to survive these days.