[ChrisArchitect]

Aside: excruciating one hundred paragraphs about stuff he said previously, recently, or in another lifetime, before getting to the actual topic and title subject of the article. Geez. I don't need articles to be transcripts of podcast-esque rambling. Get on with it!

[noitpmeder]

This is a very common pattern (and criticism) of stratechery.

[transitus]

This pattern of writing isn't necessarily a criticism; it can also be beneficial. Visit infrequently (thus saving time to use for other worthwhile activities), and you'll receive a summary of his thoughts over a decade, all in a well-organized and smoothly flowing text. Additionally, if you prefer to skip the historical recap and setting, you can simply start reading from the end.

[h4vot]

I've allways found it valid and helpful background