blw
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That's a much better version of what I was trying to say...thanks semilog.
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Neare
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Semilog I agree, I don't think you can. But I am not interested in the impartial photographer, I am interested in the impartial photographer who adds a false subtext or is able to see the opposite side of the conflict, however intentionally ignores it in the fear of undermining the work.
I will acknowledge that this can sort of thing may sometimes not be due to the photographer themselves, but to the press agency.
Joe I shouldn't need to give examples, if you pay attention to the news you'll see this sort of thing happening all the time lately, especially throughout the middle east. There was recently a big stink kicked up in Libya over something quite similar to this.
I am interested if people believe this to be a breach of journalistic ethics. Is there a need for journalism to be based on the truth or is it only a means to express a fabrication of a truth?
I will acknowledge that this can sort of thing may sometimes not be due to the photographer themselves, but to the press agency.
Joe I shouldn't need to give examples, if you pay attention to the news you'll see this sort of thing happening all the time lately, especially throughout the middle east. There was recently a big stink kicked up in Libya over something quite similar to this.
I am interested if people believe this to be a breach of journalistic ethics. Is there a need for journalism to be based on the truth or is it only a means to express a fabrication of a truth?
Sparrow
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Where would you say all these idealistic photojournalists should go to publish their impartial photos? anybody know of a publication without an editorial point of view?
I really don't understand how anyone would expect any publication to be objective
I really don't understand how anyone would expect any publication to be objective
emraphoto
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In my neck of the woods objective retired shortly after investigative.
Sparrow
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Here in the UK we are, at this very moment, having an object lesson in the probity of the press ... the News of the World is on the rack of public opinion, and the very idea that Rupert Murdoch isn't responsible for both it's editorial outlook and morality is laughable to me
emraphoto
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Was just reading a bit of background info on Ms. Brooks. A very disturbing story going on there and she should be terminated immediately. The very nature of her 'relationship building' with members of parliament and Rupert's campaign contributions should have Britons demanding an inquiry.
Sparrow
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... well, Rebecca Brooks is the last firewall before the man himself, Rupert will be next in the frame if she falls, and I can't see that happening.
As to who is "fit and proper" to run a media organisation, well, it would be a courageous politician who spoke out against News International I feel
As to who is "fit and proper" to run a media organisation, well, it would be a courageous politician who spoke out against News International I feel
emraphoto
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And apparently they (courageous politicians) are a rare breed!
Sparrow
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.... well as it's turned out there's no need, he's shut it down.
Bet it all transfers to a new "Sun on Sunday"
