| Critique | Source | Response from Noodle | |----------|--------|----------------------| | | MediaCritic Blog (2025) | Noodle argues the “viral” pieces are curated alongside rigorous journalism to maintain editorial balance. | | Paywall Accessibility | Student Union Survey (2024) | Introduced a “Student Access Pass” (free annual full issue for verified .edu emails). | | Data Privacy | GDPR Watch (2025) | Published a transparent data‑handling policy; all QR‑code analytics are anonymised. |