Ethics 101: What is Journalism And Who Is A Journalist?

[@MrJohnhamer]

Good statement, Aidan. In my view, we are ALL journalists now, in a way. Not just bloggers, but people on Facebook, Twitter and other social media "commit acts of journalism" every day -- i.e., they present news, information, opinions and commentary to an audience. But you're right that the need for "standards and quality" is still vital. How do we encourage that? EJN's work is helpful, but more must be done. Broadening the discussion is essential. Keep the conversation going!

[@ALHat22]

John Hamer I completely understand your frustration and it's quite common today. I heard from a famous American journalist at university speaking event-- I wish that I could remember the man's name. He said something that's so true about today's news not laying out the Facts but speculating the outcome and debating the facts-- which back in the day post 70s ish didn't happen. It's a big ethical issue to me and for citizens because it allows the news to further their spin and frame of facts that matter. I think that comes out to be a civic duty to hold mainstream news accountable for their words and the information they disseminate. But how to do that is the real question. U.S. FCC can't tell the news media how to run their companies and can very rarely punish them because the First Amendment protects them. I would ask the company directly about their ethical standards and make it a public issue. What do you think about this? Am I understanding what you're saying? Thank you

[@robertjimmy2100]

Thanks for the great and simple explanation.

[@dambardiprawal7129]

Wow Amazing

[@womenwhorockwithsuccessmed2519]

Quick and concise

[@Oof-th5hz]

Ma'am Harvie?

[@WayOfThinkingInMalayalam]

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[@ethan2293]

Who else is here from ms.burns

[@TanookiOllie]

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