The Two-Sided Coin of Color

I found Matt’s blog really interesting, because he had the opposite experience and opinion than some of the other blogs I read.  Some people thought the main way newspapers attract a person’s attention is through color and pictures.  And I don’t think that is not the case; however, Matt brings up the other side of the issue.  The color and pictures can also dissuade a reader from being interested.  As he pointed out, “the garish colors” gave it a tabloid like feel.  And yes, perhaps, it is just a cultural preference, but nonetheless the point stands.  Color can backfire.  It can attract or turn off a reader. 

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