Y Combinator founder Paul Graham wrote "Several users have suggested we ban Valleywag, not for anything in particular that they write about, but because their articles are always such deliberate linkbait. I personally agree.
A number of users have suggested that Valleywag should be shut down, not because of its writing style or subject matter, but because its articles are often designed to elicit a strong reaction from readers. Personally, I agree with this viewpoint.