FCC declines to punish Sinclair for its ‘must-run’ segments and scripts

Re:FCC declines to punish Sinclair for its ‘must-run’ segmen... by chiefalchemist on Friday April 13, 2018 @02:29PM (#16832643)

There are rules, regs & best practices (and licenses) for a slew of trades that are not the fourth leg (i.e., Fourth Estate) of a proper democracy. Electricians, plumbers, hair stylists and such come to mind. And while it does not have to be gov based, why not journalism? Can't these (pardon me) meat-heads police themselves?

Aside from news, journalism is another word that needs a proper and widely held definition. A blogger on the internet is not journalism. Lester Holt is not a journalist. Oprah is not a journalist. (Editorial: Shame on you 60 Minutes.)

I agree. It might not stop the lies, but it would draw a much needed line in the sand. Personally, I'm exhausted from trying to rationalize with people who get their information and thoughts from sources they presume are legit news and well-practiced journalism.

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Re:FCC declines to punish Sinclair for its ‘must-run’ segmen... by nugi on Friday April 13, 2018 @04:35PM (#16833690)

I struggle to name a single source that is not Signifigantly biased. But worse than ever, fewer orgs seem to speak with a single editorial voice. One NYT article will be well sourced and informative, and the next will be raving identity-politics hate-fuel without a single citation or fact. Even distinguishing by outfit is outdated. Perhaps I just need to follow more writers, but I worry of creating my own bubble. Its a tall order.

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Re:FCC declines to punish Sinclair for its ‘must-run’ segmen... by 794CD01 on Friday April 13, 2018 @05:42PM (#16834138)

If you don't create your own bubble, it means you're in one someone else created for you.

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