It’s not but a basic Google search should show some of the more clear examples of the NYT using aggressive spyware for ads, AB modifying stories in real time to drive engagement, and subscription policies that are virtually impossible to back out of for people outside of California.

> Why does it need to be in awe? that seems like an extreme in an unproductive direction.

There’s a major difference between banning awe and making it mandatory. The claim is that they did the former, yet you imply the latter.

> where in the thread is the support for this?

The bleeding obvious point in all of this is that tech and news organizations have been competing for the same eyeballs for years now.