The normal explanation is “measurement and monetization”. It’s very hard to exploit a reader’s attention if you simply deliver the text. I don’t want to believe that’s the reason for this—more likely simply it’s more expedient (cheaper) to have it on LW than it’s own site.
The normal explanation is “measurement and monetization”. It’s very hard to exploit a reader’s attention if you simply deliver the text. I don’t want to believe that’s the reason for this—more likely simply it’s more expedient (cheaper) to have it on LW than it’s own site.