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Respectfully, I’m not sure you understand the function of the press. When has journalism ever stuck to facts? When has the “news” been more than stories and op

Respectfully, I’m not sure you understand the function of the press. When has journalism ever stuck to facts? When has the “news” been more than stories and opinion? Hint: Never Your assumptions aren’t based in fact and smack of elitism. Press has no responsibility to meet your personal idea of competency. Read: A History of News by Mitchell Stephens https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1854941W/A_history_of_news https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1854941W/A_history_of_news Read: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_journalism https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_journalism Read: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_French_journalism https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_French_journalism

kosievdmerwe 6y ago
Given that the media wants to claim to be the fourth estate and a vital part of democracy, I don't think I'm wrong to hold them to a higher standard. Washington Post's slogan is "Democracy Dies in Darkness". And frankly when you or anyone starts with "Respectfully", you're typically not. Your post certainly only has a thin veneer.
- jollofricepeas 6y ago
  Respectfully, I could have been nasty but chose not to. Again, who are you that your standards are worthy meeting? The role of press is to exist. The sooner you understand this then you’ll have a better appreciation for all press outlets even those you disagree with.
TheOtherHobbes 6y ago
There isn't really much of a political gain to be had from describing a large blob of galaxies as a "structure" or a "wall." It's not even that "structure" necessarily implies planned assembly. There are "structures" in biology, geology, and meteorology, and none imply a builder or designer.
helixhelix 6y ago
Why are you defending the press? If they don't stick to facts, what use are they? Now we have an entire generation that "fucking love Science" because some TV stars said we're made of starstuff and the Matrix is real.

kosievdmerwe 6y ago

Given that the media wants to claim to be the fourth estate and a vital part of democracy, I don't think I'm wrong to hold them to a higher standard. Washington Post's slogan is "Democracy Dies in Darkness". And frankly when you or anyone starts with "Respectfully", you're typically not. Your post certainly only has a thin veneer.

jollofricepeas 6y ago
Respectfully, I could have been nasty but chose not to. Again, who are you that your standards are worthy meeting? The role of press is to exist. The sooner you understand this then you’ll have a better appreciation for all press outlets even those you disagree with.

TheOtherHobbes 6y ago

There isn't really much of a political gain to be had from describing a large blob of galaxies as a "structure" or a "wall." It's not even that "structure" necessarily implies planned assembly. There are "structures" in biology, geology, and meteorology, and none imply a builder or designer.

helixhelix 6y ago

Why are you defending the press? If they don't stick to facts, what use are they? Now we have an entire generation that "fucking love Science" because some TV stars said we're made of starstuff and the Matrix is real.