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[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 19 points 2 years ago

The media needs a horse race. A horse race keeps an eye on the page or the TV. That brings in more advertising dollars. That's what it's all about.

The news used to be a loss-leader. It hasn't been for a very long time.

this post was submitted on 16 Jan 2024
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