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Entirely fair. I am actively hostile towards the nature of Journalism as it exists today. I dunno if it is troubling though. Rather, It is revealing. New-Journ
by screye 6y ago
Entirely fair. I am actively hostile towards the nature of Journalism as it exists today.
I dunno if it is troubling though. Rather, It is revealing. New-Journalism fundamentally opposes the ethos of old Journalism. The journalist is now an activist first, and a reporter second. The conclusion is decided before a story is selected, and lying by omission is the new norm.
I don't mind biased reporting, if the organization openly declares its bias. The Economist is 'pro free trade & free markets'. They do not claim to bring you the truth and the complete truth. I subscribe to 'Theprint.in' which also deeply cares about old journalistic values and is explicit about telling when a person is giving opinions vs news. They too openly declare their bias:'Liberal on economy, liberal on society'.
It is the main-stream media channels that claim to be neutral and fair. But, then use their power to push an agenda 24 hours of the day. I like journalists. I dislike activists, who refuse to face scrutiny for their stances.