Just as we have done in the past, we dismiss this kind of hyperbolic BS memeage as so stupid, that no one will believe it.
And yet, Barack Obama got elected, TWICE, using this exact kind of garbage.
Just to note Salon’s traffic and coverage, doesn’t include mobile:
Engagement
On Desktop, in April, 2015
estimated visits 18.2M
Time on site 00:05:19
Page views 2.30
Bounce rate 74.22%
And Free Republic, for the same period:
Engagement On Desktop, in April, 2015
estimated visits 3M
Time on site 00:05:27
Page views 3.08
Bounce rate 62.67%
I’m sure someone else can interpret these stats better than I can, but it sure seems as Salon is useful at spreading a meme.
Sorry, forgot to include the links:
http://www.similarweb.com/website/freerepublic.com
http://www.similarweb.com/website/salon.com
You’re right.