Michael Bugeja on Transparency, Media and the Internet
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Posted by Michael Bugeja - Aug 23, 2010 - 9:26 AM PDT
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Fabrice Florin - Aug 24, 2010 - 3:18 PM PDT
This interview with Michael Bugeja defines standards and principles of good journalism--qualities sadly lacking in today's total media environment. Bugeja advocates for responsible evaluation, verification, and discretion by journalists, and contrasts the classic journalistic tradition of accuracy with "Web-think"-- today's preference for immediacy, impact, and influence without regard for fact or consequences.
Your average tipster now doesn’t read anything over 140 characters. The reporter might read the digital avalanche, but that isn’t journalism. You still have to ... More »
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One is reminded of the N.Y. Times' Judith Miller who allowed herself to be fed misinformation by her "exclusive" White House source during the Valerie Plame scandal, another example of self-nominated "civil liberties heroes"(like Assange)who only serve to muddle real issues.
The best reporters also tend to be older with greater salaries, so many already have been terminated. Also, investigative reporting is expensive, and many publishers are ... More »
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