Journalists

[Maurice Picarda]

tbh I get angry about that kind of shit too

Hedges? Shears? Butchers lost me on that one but I'm glad he has support on his crusade.

 

[Kanda]

They would be what? What other definitions have been argued? Please point me to them.

You stated journos are paid, I don't think they have to be paid... oh I don't know, I'm pissed

 

[butchersapron]

Where and what are these other competing defintitions that have been posted on this thread? Can trashpony and kanda point me towards these existing definitions?

 

[Orang Utan]

Hedges? Shears? Butchers lost me on that one but I'm glad he has support on his crusade.

Overprviledged people writing 800 words of self-absorbed twitterish for Gs: difficult to describe that kind of writing as journalism.

 

[trashpony]

Where and what are these other competing defintitions that have been posted on this thread? Can trashpony and kanda point me towards these existing definitions?

I'm going to bed. Night

 

[butchersapron]

Yeah. You better.

 

[Kanda]

Where and what are these other competing defintitions that have been posted on this thread? Can trashpony and kanda point me towards these existing definitions?

Can't be arsed. Get some sleep fella.

 

[butchersapron]

Never!

 

[electrogirl]

Does anyone know what we are actually arguing about?

 

[Kanda]

Never!

Not never, today. Cos I can't be arsed you wally

 

[Maurice Picarda]

Does anyone know what we are actually arguing about?

Journalists. And hedges.

 

[Paulie Tandoori]

journalists in hedges?!

 

[electrogirl]

journalists in hedges?!

They do that when they are undercover. They wear a helmet with leaves on.

I saw it. On the telly.

 

[Paulie Tandoori]

must be true then

 

[butchersapron]

They do that when they are undercover. They wear a helmet with leaves on.

I saw it. On the telly.

That's the waffen ss

 

[electrogirl]

That's the waffen ss

That might be where they go their inspiration from yes.

It can be used for various means.

I think I saw the techniique deployed in a Carry On film when Sid James was trying to get a sneaky look at Babs's bangers.

I think a periscope was used aswell.

 

[taffboy gwyrdd]

Are you a journalist?

I was quite surprised to find a journalist trying to defend her chosen profession on here last night. She reckoned it was the only thing she ever wanted to do

In some ways I can understand the attraction of reporting on. Many years ago I even flirted with the idea of journalism, mostly as a result of reading the 'new journalism' of Tom Wolfe, Hunter S. Thompson, Norman Mailer and so on...


(moderators feel free to move this somewhere else if it's in the wrong forum)

"Flat Earth News" is great reading on why even the most well intentioned of journos get hampered by corporate goals. For all their faults we're probably better off with them than without, but alternative media needs to continue building to challenge orthodox bullshit and fill the gaps, especially in local investigative journalism which has been decimated in recent generations.

 

[butchersapron]

That might be where they go their inspiration from yes.

It can be used for various means.

I think I saw the techniique deployed in a Carry On film when Sid James was trying to get a sneaky look at Babs's bangers.

I think a periscope was used aswell.

Mission succesful.

 

[Orang Utan]

That might be where they go their inspiration from yes.

It can be used for various means.

I think I saw the techniique deployed in a Carry On film when Sid James was trying to get a sneaky look at Babs's bangers.

I think a periscope was used aswell.

the disappointment must have been huge

 

[Callie]

This is a story: read nothing about it

read nothing, nothing at all

 

[nick h.]

I am a journalist. But I can't see any point in posting in this lame thread unless I get £1 per word, up front.

 

[AnnO'Neemus]

Does anyone know what we are actually arguing about?

I love this electrogirl post, which amounts to 'I haven't a clue what we're all supposed to be arguing about, but will someone please tell me, because I want to join in, I'm up for any old random argument, if someone will please bring me up to speed what it's about.'

Classic urban.

 

[AnnO'Neemus]

I am a journalist. But I can't see any point in posting in this lame thread unless I get £1 per word, up front.

 

[AnnO'Neemus]

Are you a journalist?...

Yes.

...I'm still interested in what drives people towards journalism.

Mainly, I like the idea of highlighting social injustice, all the stuff about holding politicians and industry leaders to account for wrongdoing and inequalities.

Also, bringing random, every day and quirky stories to a wider audience, the kind of things that give other people an insight into the lives of others, help promote tolerance and understanding.

Of course, that's the idea, the reality is that I've mostly been a production journalist, behind the scenes stuff.

And I must admit, I enjoy the buzz of working in busy newsrooms, a lot of the work is routine and somewhat mundane, but then you get some breaking news and you just switch up a gear or two and have to deal with whatever is thrown at you. I like that kind of challenge.

 

[electrogirl]

I love this electrogirl post, which amounts to 'I haven't a clue what we're all supposed to be arguing about, but will someone please tell me, because I want to join in, I'm up for any old random argument, if someone will please bring me up to speed what it's about.'

Classic urban.

Have you READ the pages before that post? it was bloody gibberish. I wasn't just trying to pick a side. It was a joke.

 

[Citizen66]

Like Richard and Judy?

They are both former journalists.

 

[butchersapron]

I love this electrogirl post, which amounts to 'I haven't a clue what we're all supposed to be arguing about, but will someone please tell me, because I want to join in, I'm up for any old random argument, if someone will please bring me up to speed what it's about.'

Classic urban.

Eh? It's just a joke post about he nature of the thread. Weirdo literalist.

 

[electrogirl]

Yes! Thank you.

 

[Maurice Picarda]

It was only gibberish because of Wolfie Smith, though. So it's a bit off for him to turn up this morning now he's sober and accuse other people of literalism.

 

[butchersapron]

Have you a bruise, writer?