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There is a good and useful reality check in there, but it’s also written in a style that’s looking for a fight, so I’m reluctant to recommend it.

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Yeah, this reads like clickbait. The Verge has really gone down the tubes, I never go there anymore - too consumed with political causes. My guess is that some boss ordered the writer to make the review as negative as possible, probably because they have a bone to pick with Elon Musk.

It’s a very common writing style that many people use even when their business doesn’t depend on page views. No need to look further than that, people need to make a living and are rewarded for doing what they do naturally.

I mean, your guess is plausible but also kind of clickbaity speculation. We all do it.

At least they actually tested the product a bit.

The writer, Nilay Patel, is editor-in-chief of The Verge.

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