[stevebmark]

Maybe this author doesn’t understand the history of the term “considered harmful”? The points are valid, and there’s lots else to be wary of in hooks, but the title shows a lack of experience.

[djbusby]

Nah, "considered harmful" is like the OG click-bait; intended (IMO) to spark discussion.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Considered_harmful

[masylum]

yes, it was a wink/homage to historic discussions on anti-patterns :)