I am really disappointed that this would be the most voted comment on the topic, as it shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what most journalists actually do

I am really disappointed that this would be the most voted comment on the topic, as it shows a fundamental misunderstanding of what most journalists actually do. Also, grouping journalists from all over the world, and with all sort of different specialization, into one bucket is so shortsighted. I say that as a long-standing journalist, who branched out and supports themselves in order to afford remaining in journalism as a freelancer. But no, all my efforts go under "misdirection and dishonesty" just because I'm a journalist.