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Has anyone else been reading linked articles more often on Lemmy? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by TeaEarlGrayHot@lemmy.ca to c/main@sh.itjust.works

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When mindlessly browsing Reddit, I found that I usually just jump directly to the comments, read a couple, and continue. Lemmy seems a bit more curated (read: smaller), and therefore it's easier to actually engage in discussions, which leads me to read the article, think critically about it, and respond (if I have something to say) in the comments--bigger is not always better!

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[–] 108beads@lemm.ee 22 points 1 year ago (9 children)

Yes—and there seem to be more linked articles, compared to linked YouTube posts. I prefer to read, rather than wait through ads and a blah-blah-blah intro explaining why I should want the content about to be revealed by the loquacious host.

Reading is a highy efficient way of transmitting information. It feels like a giant step backward in cultural evolution to force information into an aural format with visual candy-coating as enticement.

[–] JackGreenEarth@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

@108beads Read the transcript, if it's available

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