>>513525331Hello anon. I am well aware that is a "clickbait" headline as you say. As far as posting about it and writing emails to the editor, I think that is high IQ behavior. It demonstrates ACTION, not just talking, doing nothing. I have been browsing pol for some time. We need to hold publications to a standard. You may be interested in the letter I wrote to the editors. It follows....
To the Editors of USA Today,
I am writing to express my disappointment with the headline "Sorry Guys Size Does Matter" on your recent article about spider evolution.
While I understand the attempt at a playful double entendre, I found it to be a poor choice for a publication of your stature. The headline undermines the legitimate scientific content of the article, reducing a fascinating topic in evolutionary biology to a juvenile punchline.
This type of clickbait strategy might generate a momentary click, but it ultimately cheapens your brand and alienates readers who expect serious science journalism, even when presented in an accessible way. The actual findings about spider size are interesting enough to stand on their own without resorting to tired, objectifying tropes.
I hope you will consider adopting a more respectful and professional approach to headline writing in the future. The science you report on deserves to be taken seriously.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Name Redacted]
A Concerned Reader