I do believe that having issues with the current format of media is, in itself, a trope that is as old as time.

Criticism of confirming to the norm is a bit lazy. Certainly in this case. It could've been the editor that forced him to the format.

Or do you find fault with him putting house Pulitzer prize forward in the title? Because if so, ironically inferring from your posted article, he should've used a three sentence title :p.