you're assuming the intent was to bank clicks by posting this, which I assure you, it was not. the insidiousness you see? that's not actually coming from anywhere but your own imagination. I dont work at gizmodo anymore, so its pretty acceptable for me to say shit about your mom in the comments, but I wont.
I know a dog that won't stop barking without one. I think they have their use. Like prisons have use. Truth is, animals/people need both positive and negative reinforcement.