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It's typical now, for better or worse. They have a story and want to publish, now. But have to ask for comment. So they ask for comment, count to 5 and publish
by rich_sasha 4y ago
It's typical now, for better or worse. They have a story and want to publish, now. But have to ask for comment. So they ask for comment, count to 5 and publish with that disclaimer.
- madeofpalk 4y agoAnd i mean, they are transparent about it.
- michaericalribo 4y agoAnd almost always update the story when they do receive a comment
- chiefalchemist 4y agoThat's too late. First impressions matter. Once a narrative is set and biases established, even facts after the fact don't do well to alter what's already in place.
- duxup 4y agoWhat is the first impression you are thinking of here? I don’t think there is much of any to worry about.
- capableweb 4y agoTransparent about being shit, but what's the value in that? Like if they would write: > The above source was never verified, but we swear we talked with a real person And then call it a day. What kind of journalism is that?
- crhulls 4y agoThey are transparent about it to people in the know. The average person reads this and assumes the target is dodging the interview. Journalists have become activists.
- moomin 4y agoI’m deducing the opposite: journalists have become lazy. Only the activists are putting in the proper legwork these days.