The public, made up of conscientious Americans standing up against white nationalism, misogyny, and xenophobia and in favor of responsible journalism -- otherwise known to New York Times columnist @BretStephensNYT as "the digital mob."
"the gradual degradation of editorial authority is another depressing feature of our digital age, as supposedly neutral reporters use social media to opine freely, ferociously & very publicly about whatever they please, not least their... employers," laments @BretStephensNYT
In complaining that The @NewYorker is now "edited by Twitter," @BretStephensNYT is a representative of gatekeepers lamenting that the public they supposedly serve is now inside, to their perspective on the wrong side of the gate. Tough.
