Clickbait Style Thread Titles

[easyj]

Without singling anybody out and giving specific examples, did anyone ever notice that some of the thread titles here are “clickbait” style? You know, the “You won’t believe what she did next!” type of thing. For some reason, I avoid reading anything with that kind of bait for me to do so. I prefer a more descriptive title than something vague but obviously trying to tempt.

 

[Downunderwonder]

Ain't no clickbait here, no sir!

 

[MJ5150]

The earthquake one comes to mind.

-Mike

 

[DirtDog]

Without singling anybody out and giving specific examples, did anyone ever notice that some of the thread titles here are “clickbait” style? You know, the “You won’t believe what she did next!” type of thing. For some reason, I avoid reading anything with that kind of bait for me to do so. I prefer a more descriptive title than something vague but obviously trying to tempt.

Funny. I was thinking of starting more threads with clickbaity titles!

 

[S-Bigbottom]

I clicked on this so I guess you baited me well.
Not master level baiting but good enough. I clicked.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I clicked on this so I guess you baited me well.
Not master level baiting but good enough. I clicked.

Good thing the word level is in that sentence.

 

[CatchaCuda]

The master baiter was Mr. "My wife has a huge set". Many a TB user clicked, and for what? Scorpions?

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I like the threads that have titles like "need some help, urgently!", but not even a tiny description of the problem.

 

[easyj]

It’s good to hear that I’m not the only one that notices this. It seems to be in fashion for web posts/articles anymore and I think it comes off as shady and deceptive. I’d really like to see the trend change. I don’t come here for sensationalism and outrageous posts, I come here to talk bass. If I wanted that nonsense, I would read Yahoo news or watch reality TV.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Those kinds of people are really only looking to build up hits on their threads, nothing more usually. Just like the 'HEY LOOKIT ME WHAT I GOT!" threads.

 

[hrodbert696]

Am I the only person on TB who...?

 

[shadowtippy]

Yes

 

[StereoPlayer]

Delete...

Draws everyone to post in that thread.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Delete...

Draws everyone to post in that thread.

Those are okay, and can be a lot of fun, really.

 

[FingerDub]

It appears some people have nothing to talk about.

 

[soulman969]

Ain't no clickbait here, no sir!

That's what she said.

 

[fhm555]

My favorite clickbait title is...
ATTENTION (insert local town name) DRIVERS (or homeowners)!! NEW INSURANCE RULE WILL COST YOU HUNDREDS MORE!!!

i’ve never taken the bait so i’m not sure what the scam is but apparently plenty people do because some variation of this shows up almot daily on the local news feed i follow.