[bpp]

The explanation I saw indicated that they keep readers on the site longer, which helps with both SEO and ad revenue (if they scroll deeper).

[ratww]

Basically optimizing for everything but good user experience.

[Ma8ee]

Like the rest of the ducking modern web! I just spent an infuriating half an hour trying to locate somewhere to eat breakfast close by tomorrow. It will be faster and much better for my blood pressure to just walk around the neighbourhood until I see something that looks nice.

WTF happened? Seriously? It wasn’t long ago things like Google and google maps were actually helpful. And establishments had websites with menus and opening hours.