10-17-2003, 02:58 PM
On the objectivity of reporters.
I am glad to see that we appear to agree on the 'delta' between what should be and what is. :D
The superstar reporter syndrome is a part of the loss of objectivity, if it ever existed. (See Hearst News Service for example.) The reporter as media superstar strikes me as a betrayal of the original concept, and role, of the fact finding journalist, the ink stained wretch who digs up the dirt and brings it to the light of day. One more asshole with nice hair and an opinion is of little real value added beyond packaging and entertainment.
Superstardom is also an immense step away from objectivity -- see both Amanpour and Ollie North at Fox -- since the bigger the ego and the star, the less likely it is, people being human, that the position is not used as a bully pulpit.
I am glad to see that we appear to agree on the 'delta' between what should be and what is. :D
The superstar reporter syndrome is a part of the loss of objectivity, if it ever existed. (See Hearst News Service for example.) The reporter as media superstar strikes me as a betrayal of the original concept, and role, of the fact finding journalist, the ink stained wretch who digs up the dirt and brings it to the light of day. One more asshole with nice hair and an opinion is of little real value added beyond packaging and entertainment.
Superstardom is also an immense step away from objectivity -- see both Amanpour and Ollie North at Fox -- since the bigger the ego and the star, the less likely it is, people being human, that the position is not used as a bully pulpit.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete