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A stark contrast emerges when comparing the WNBA's reaction to criticism against how other leagues, like Major League Baseball and the NBA, have handled negative feedback. Historically, when baseball faced complaints about lengthy games, league officials opted for constructive changes, such as implementing a pitch clock, thereby enhancing viewership. Similarly, former NBA Commissioner David Stern addressed criticism of the league's image by instituting a dress code and promoting positive change.