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How does such a poorly researched article get published in the NYT? My personal blog is better researched than this.
by bonestamp2 7y ago
How does such a poorly researched article get published in the NYT? My personal blog is better researched than this.
- Arubis 7y agoIf you hit Publish on your personal blog three days later than originally planned, you’re unlikely to be fired over it.
- bonestamp2 7y agoIt's because they don't care enough about being accurate. Maybe you're right, and that carelessness is a byproduct of speed. But, it's not like this was breaking news. They had enough time for a technical editor to have a look.
- danso 7y agoThe author reported an extensive story about the F-35's flaws based on exclusive documents in June. This submitted story revisits that work (and writes it in the style of the NYT Mag): https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/06/12/the-pentagon-is-battling-the-clock-to-fix-serious-unreported-f-35-problems/ https://www.defensenews.com/air/2019/06/12/the-pentagon-is-b...
- Railsify 7y agoClicks are what publishers chase now, there is only so much time a modern reporter can research before they need to publish something. They have to weigh short term revenue vs. Pulitzer prize. An article or series of articles that truly brings enough positive attention to the defense industries largest project and the players involved might be considered, but can a team focus on that in the current click driven publishing space?