I've long admired Cord Cutters News and Luke Bouma's dedication to keeping us informed about the ever-changing world of cord-cutting. However, I've noticed a trend, not just with them but many news sites, of recycling old news with headlines that suggest something new is happening.
It's not outright deception, but it does feel like a disregard for accuracy. A recent example is their article titled "The Price of Disney+, Hulu + Live TV, Hulu, & ESPN+ is Going Up." This gave the impression of another imminent price hike, but it was merely a reminder that a previously announced increase had taken effect. A more accurate headline would have been something like "Announced Price Increase for Disney+, Hulu + Live TV, Hulu, & ESPN+ Now in Effect."
I understand the need for catchy headlines to generate clicks and revenue, but it's a shame when a reputable site like Cord Cutters News resorts to clickbait. It undermines their credibility, even if the article itself is informative.
My Streaming Life includes regular reads of Cord Cutters News despite this occasional foray into clickbait. Cord Cutters News is a good source of information and I will continue to read it regularly. It's just a reminder that we all need to be discerning readers and not take every headline at face value.
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