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padolsey 63 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: “An independent journalist” who won't remain namel...

> That's just an advertisement for their competitor.

I think the simpler explanation is just laziness and no positive incentive or obligation, as opposed to proactive competitive practices..

permo-w 62 days ago [–]

newspapers have semi-regularly updated style guides. I don't see how its much of a stretch that some would decide to include this. let's remember who we're talking about here

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