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> It has always been about getting to as many people as possible with whatever it takes. If it means abusing the subject: so be it. What about the BBC? What ab
by randomsearch 13y ago
> It has always been about getting to as many people as possible with whatever it takes. If it means abusing the subject: so be it.
What about the BBC? What about the Guardian, which until recently was run by a trust? What about non-profit organisations? What about news that makes money based on quality reporting of a niche rather than general attention-grabbing?
To be hopelessly cynical is probably even worse than to be hopelessly naive.
- fit2rule 13y agoWhat about the BBC? It runs stories that it knows will capture eyeballs and ears. And? The Guardian - the same? None of these organizations survive without mass acceptances of the stories they intend to run .. whats your point? That these are altruistic organizations? I think not!
- randomsearch 13y ago> None of these organizations survive without mass acceptances of the stories they intend to run .. whats your point? That these are altruistic organizations? I think not! Yes, they do. The BBC relies on a license fee, which is not linked to viewing figures. The Guardian has been loss-making for years, and is not run primarily for profit.