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I've heard before that this is common practice, both for written articles and segments. It does seem like an unhealthy relationship to have journalists in a pos
by throwawaysea 6y ago
I've heard before that this is common practice, both for written articles and segments. It does seem like an unhealthy relationship to have journalists in a position where they have to either run with what they're given or risk being excluded by private organizations in future press interactions. But that is a bigger societal problem we are exposed to, beyond just Amazon.
- BLKNSLVR 6y agoI would think that it bodes well for society for journalists to be excluded by private organisations in future press interactions. It only bodes poorly for the individual journalist that would be receiving special treatment from said private organisations. Enforced exclusion from press interactions by a private organization is its own story worthy of publishing, and likely bad PR.
- Spooky23 6y agoIt’s cooperate or die. The easy sources are mostly gone... mid level political people and normal workers can be hunted down pretty easily with modern tech, and subject to criminal sanction in some cases. A close relative was a well known local public official in the 80s and 90s. In those days, the investigative reporters made more than he did and were relentless. In one case, he caught a guy climbing into the plenum over a ceiling tile to try to hear portions of a meeting in executive session. Now, good reporters aspire to work in PR shops.
- admax88q 6y agoWe'll its also cooperate and die. As increased cooperation undermines any trust in the news organization which contributes to diminished viewer/readership.