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The recent criticism of Linus Tech Tips, explained (www.pcgamer.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Whiskeyomega@kbin.social to c/PCGaming@kbin.social

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Hardware channel Linus Tech Tips defended itself following a competitor's claims about its "accuracy, ethics, and responsibility."

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[–] QHC@kbin.social 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The whole 'entertainment' angle is so ironic when considering what LMG is trying to become and how much money they are spending on that plan. They want to be seen as experts with objective, reliable data, but can't afford $500 of employee time to test things properly?!

This sure is a blow to that desired reputation.

[–] gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago

To me, it feels dismayingly close to how Fox News argues the same thing. They emphasize entertainment over objective news.

[–] g0nz0li0@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Agree. As a casual viewer, I find LMG enjoyable as entertainment, but you can tell they're playing it fast and loose. I've never had an inclination to rely on their reviews or opinions, there's already so many better sources for that.