Sorry to weigh in on media studies, but assume those who study it (on top of being aware of disinformation etc) will be more likely to know:
- Reporters/columnists don't write headlines
- If a reporter/interviewer reports someone else's opinion, that doesn't mean it is their view
- Reporters/columnists don't write headlines
- If a reporter/interviewer reports someone else's opinion, that doesn't mean it is their view
- News stories should not (and usually do not) reveal the biases of the writer (though they may reveal the biases of the news outlet)
Frankly it would be a blessing if everyone studied it.
Frankly it would be a blessing if everyone studied it.
Also think that we have an example today of why media studies matters. Seen some attacks on the Guardian for reporting Maureen Lipman's comments. But the interviewer didn't leave those comments hanging - she refuted them in the next paragraph. Surely that's good journalism?
Now, sure, there might be some opinions so appalling that many people think you shouldn't report them. And if that's the case, isn't it a debate to have in ... media studies?
Anyway, one of the odd parts of my job - both when I was an interviewer and now back as a reporter - is the assumption that I hold the views of everyone I talk to. Obviously I don't. That would be very dull. But people assume this so often.
Don't mind being criticised (politely) for my own opinions; would really rather not be attacked for views I don't even hold.
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