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by ssully 4627 days ago
It's most likely all of that. They seem to be testing the waters on what written journalism means in the 21st century, and I think it's great.

The Rolling Stone recently did an article[1] that I otherwise would have ignored(due to my distaste for their material), but ended up reading because of the fantastic presentation. I don't know if this trend will stick, or how it will evolve, but it is certainly an interesting spin at modernizing these features.

[1]- http://www.rollingstone.com/feature/the-geeks-on-the-frontli...