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> I value my credibility as an independent voice not enough to not take their money though? insipid

• simonw 8mo ago
  I'm currently planning to avoid sponsorship from companies that I regularly write about for that reason.
  • blibble 8mo ago
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    • simonw 8mo ago
      You're welcome to stop reading me if you think my ethics are irreversibly corrupted and you can no longer trust my writing. Thankfully most of my readers are better at evaluating their information sources than you are.
      • blibble 8mo ago
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  • akssassin907 8mo ago
    That's actually a cleaner editorial standard than most publications follow. The major risk in tech journalism isn't disclosed sponsorships — it's the undisclosed access journalism where coverage tone shifts to maintain relationships. Visible banners beat invisible influence every time.