The End of 'Going Viral'

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The End of 'Going Viral'

Posted: 12/31/13 at 11:08am

I know this is just cracked.com being jealous of buzzfeed.com, but it does skewer exactly what is most annoying about the buzzfeeding and hyperbole of what passes for contemporary Internet journalism.

4 Reasons 'Viral' Content Stopped Mattering in 2013

Updated On: 12/31/13 at 11:08 AM

The End of 'Going Viral'

Posted: 12/31/13 at 12:22pm

I actually really enjoy Cracked. Their articles and lists are usually well-written, often laugh-out-loud funny, and informative.

BuzzFeed, Gawker, et al, on the other hand, want to be taken seriously as journalists while also being carefree, "**** the rules!" bloggers and viral content machines. They can't have both.

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

The End of 'Going Viral'

Posted: 12/31/13 at 12:25pm

Cracked also pays its writers really well and actually vets/edits content for the site from open submissions. I can't say the same for Buzzfeed since they're strictly salaried employees with no submission.

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