It's weird to me that we've collectively decided that news sites also have to be social-media sites. Not everything needs to be a conversation. And there are many, many forums available to discuss the news if conversation is what you want. All things considered, I'd rather news services focus their time and money on *delivering the news,* not making people happy. That's the same impulse that's seen real news traded for clickbait all over the world.
Or food/drinks. The tickets are a loss leader for movie theaters, and they make their real money off of those ridiculous $5 sodas. They've always officially banned bringing your own snacks; I bet they're delighted to have an excuse to actually enforce that.
Or food/drinks. The tickets are a loss leader for movie theaters, and they make their real money off of those ridiculous $5 sodas. They've always officially banned bringing your own snacks; I bet they're delighted to have an excuse to actually enforce that.
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It's weird to me that we've collectively decided that news sites also have to be social-media sites. Not everything needs to be a conversation. And there are many, many forums available to discuss the news if conversation is what you want. All things considered, I'd rather news services focus their time and money on *delivering the news,* not making people happy. That's the same impulse that's seen real news traded for clickbait all over the world.
Re: Not looking for weapons...
Or food/drinks. The tickets are a loss leader for movie theaters, and they make their real money off of those ridiculous $5 sodas. They've always officially banned bringing your own snacks; I bet they're delighted to have an excuse to actually enforce that.
Re: Not looking for weapons...
Or food/drinks. The tickets are a loss leader for movie theaters, and they make their real money off of those ridiculous $5 sodas. They've always officially banned bringing your own snacks; I bet they're delighted to have an excuse to actually enforce that.