Reading up on Google Reader
2 deep · digging since mar 16
- Google Reader was building the wrong future
Google Reader's true value was its accidental social network and curation layer, not feed reading, and its shutdown pushed users toward open protocols like RSS and email for direct creator connections.
- The 49MB web page
News websites like the NYT have grown bloated with ads and tracking, reaching 49MB, driving users to block JavaScript or seek alternatives.