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Navigating Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP: Google Is Making Blockchains Searchable

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Re: Navigating Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP: Google Is Making Blockchains Searchable

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Post by crypt1d »

AmericanChopper wrote: post #2

I hate this trend of forcing really weak story telling into articles. I clicked the link because I was interested in the headline, not the balmy weather in Singapore.

That was my first thought as well after reading the first few sentences. I actually gave up on reading the article because of it.

Though I've noticed this to be more common in the blockchain/cryptocurrency sphere, perhaps that's just because I tend to read those kinds of articles more often.

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Post by HHest »

crypt1d wrote: post #3
AmericanChopper wrote: post #2

I hate this trend of forcing really weak story telling into articles. I clicked the link because I was interested in the headline, not the balmy weather in Singapore.

That was my first thought as well after reading the first few sentences. I actually gave up on reading the article because of it. Though I've noticed this to be more common in the blockchain/cryptocurrency sphere, perhaps that's just because I tend to read those kinds of articles more often.

> Though I've noticed this to be more common in the blockchain/cryptocurrency sphere

No, this is a technique used elsewhere too. I believe it is called an anecdotal lede or a delayed lede.

Re: Navigating Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP: Google Is Making Blockchains Searchable

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Post by nerdponx »

HHest wrote: post #4
crypt1d wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That was my first thought as well after reading the first few sentences. I actually gave up on reading the article because of it. Though I've noticed this to be more common in the blockchain/cryptocurrency sphere, perhaps that's just because I tend to read those kinds of articles more often.

> Though I've noticed this to be more common in the blockchain/cryptocurrency sphere No, this is a technique used elsewhere too. I believe it is called an anecdotal lede or a delayed lede.

And it's annoying almost everywhere.

Re: Navigating Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP: Google Is Making Blockchains Searchable

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Post by jstanley »

Wow, here's a new move in the "abusive GDPR wall" game:

> We are processing your request to optin/opt-out of receiving targeted ads. Your web activity will no longer be used for targeted advertising by the companies.

> This may take up to a few minutes to process.

And indeed it does! Mine is currently stuck at an indicated 45%. Perhaps this is designed to make the user go back and try again but this time accept all the tracking.

Re: Navigating Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP: Google Is Making Blockchains Searchable

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Post by projectramo »

I think the word "quietly" has now developed all kinds of insinuations and borders on editorializing.

Consider: Teacher quietly teaching students math.

It sort of implies that the teacher has something to hide.

Google is making blockchains searchable doesn't sound alarming. Because it isn't.

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Post by schroffl »

jstanley wrote: post #6

Wow, here's a new move in the "abusive GDPR wall" game: > We are processing your request to optin/opt-out of receiving targeted ads. Your web activity will no longer be used for targeted advertising by the companies. > This may take up to a few minutes to process. And indeed it does! Mine is currently stuck at an indicated 45%. Perhaps this is designed to make the user go back and try again but this time accept all t…

I rembember the same thing on some other website I visited a few months ago, it's absolutely horrible. Imagine the face of the engineer that was told to implement this.

Re: Navigating Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP: Google Is Making Blockchains Searchable

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Post by diegoperini »

jstanley wrote: post #6

Wow, here's a new move in the "abusive GDPR wall" game: > We are processing your request to optin/opt-out of receiving targeted ads. Your web activity will no longer be used for targeted advertising by the companies. > This may take up to a few minutes to process. And indeed it does! Mine is currently stuck at an indicated 45%. Perhaps this is designed to make the user go back and try again but this time accept all t…

Why is it even have a progress bar/circle? Isn't http 202 enough?
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