When a media or social media page hide valuable information behind a link. Unlike clickbait, this information is typically important and valid. They aren’t happy enough with you engaging with the post. They also want you clicking the link and scrolling through the ads to find the info.
A specific form of gatekeeping.
A specific form of gatekeeping.
The post says, “USDA has recalled this produce from all grocery stores.” I wish they didn’t linkgate, and just told us the item
That page is Linkgating, by only saying “Children being serious hurt by this new trend”
That page is Linkgating, by only saying “Children being serious hurt by this new trend”
by Booger13 February 4, 2026
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