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this is a list of broad criticisms of journalism, not a radical new approach to journalism. > journalists don't contact enough sources for stories > journalis
by sharkjacobs 8y ago
this is a list of broad criticisms of journalism, not a radical new approach to journalism.
> journalists don't contact enough sources for stories
> journalists ignore sources which contradict their initial assumptions
> journalists don't work closely enough with their sources in writing their story
> journalists tell stories which are not useful to their audience
> journalists should use a grassroots network of interested individuals to spread word about new stories instead of traditional mass media channels of distribution
- Gpetrium 8y agoIt feels that a majority of the issues you have listed is mainly due to resources. > Not enough resource to reach out to a wide number of sources, especially when you know some stories will not pan out. > If something goes against a journalist's assumption, it can make their story null. This can jeopardize their career and cost a lot of resources to the company > In order to sell, journalists may emphasize the areas that makes the story look juicy, besides, not all sources are reliable. > The industry requires businesses to keep throwing watered-paper at the wall to see if it sticks. It is the incentive it has to remain afloat. Besides, what is useful to person X may not be useful to person Y (think of horoscope for example). > Some journalists will find it more profitable to sell to the mass media or work a 'cosier' job in mass media instead of grassroot networks. Similar to someone going to work for a FAANG instead of a startup.