I saw a comment this morning lamenting the imbalance of positive and negative news content that we are given.

There are scientific studies (Negativity drives online news consumption) that show this type of content generates higher engagement. So whether news organisations are aware of their editorial direction or not, the clicks that drive the content they publish push them into this space.

I am not suggesting we stop discussing the important serious issues of the day.

Though, I will be actively trying to share more positive articles with you all going forward and I encourage you to join me.

  • Los@beehaw.orgOPMEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I get you. I have no idea why there’s an ad for lemonade here. Putting that aside, I more posted that link for the spirit of it.

    • Sea of Tranquility@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      2 years ago

      I understand, which is why I put a spoiler on my post. I think a lot of people who click on this post are here for the spirit of it and I don’t want to lessen that in any way.