Kottke highlights hypertextual writing's effectiveness, noting a brief NYT editorial packed with links that enhances information density. He points out how hyperlinks add depth to web writing, contrasting it with traditional print writing. The NYT’s approach is seen as a rare, impactful example of online prose. Gruber reflects on the limitations of social media in employing hypertext, which detracts from the richness of web writing.
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