Is it clickbait when the top contributor/creator posts on his website? The same website that makes a strong promotion against ad tracking: https://lichess.org/ads
I clearly don't have the same definition of clickbait.
I clearly don't have the same definition of clickbait.
What does this have to do with clickbait?
it seems there is no universal definition of clickbait. So I based my comment on this:
1. the article was posted on Thibault's own website that doesn't generate revenue per click. Isn't clickbait associated with the possibility of additional ad revenue?
2. Thibault recently called for help on the issue. This post recaps what he went through. He clearly expressed that the code upgrade process didn't go as planned for him. the post and sub-title feels genuine.
3. Clickbait (to me at least) indicates that there's either intent on generating revenue or self-promotion. I fail to see those conditions here
So that's my logic. So why would this be considered clickbait?
Both "big upgrade" and "didn't go as planned" are technically true, but overpromise. A big upgrade could be new features, improved UI, something that affects the user experience.
"Updated Lichess language version, had to tweak cache settings" is a title that isn't trying to sell itself.
Thibault isn't posting low-effort spam for profit, he's pouring years of his life energy into a beloved project that is a gift to the world.