4 ms·
This reminds of news channels quoting tweets by random Twitter users. They could be real, or credible, but even if they are, if I see journalists directly cite
by usui 4y ago
This reminds of news channels quoting tweets by random Twitter users.
They could be real, or credible, but even if they are, if I see journalists directly cite Reddit/Twitter, I can't help but think the exact same thought: "Quality journalism right here."
- dimitrios1 4y agoIt's about the lowest form of credibility one could possibly have. Quoting Wikipedia would be infinitely more credible, and even then, Wikipedia itself tells you not to use it is not a reliable source, and not to use it as such.
- the8472 4y agoWould anonymous sources be more credible? Because they could always be anonymized.
- duskwuff 4y agoTo be fair, the article immediately continued by referencing the actual source of the image...