I blame the slick interfaces... (Score 0)

Tech media sites try to appear fun and hip, and people don't want flashy gimmicks when they just want answers. Just look at Cnet, unless you focus on it, it looks like a gigantic mess of text and banner ads. If Tech Media wants to make a comeback, they need to show clear and concise communication, and throw out the distracting crap that they litter the site with. Cnet would be much more popular if it just had a design similar to Slashdot's.