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Re:Scientists Discovered a Gigantic Structure in a Hidden Zo... by jollofricepeas on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @11:40PM (#23855502)
Respectfully, I’m not sure you understand the function of the press.

When has journalism ever stuck to facts? When has the “news” been more than stories and opinion?

Hint: Never

Your assumptions aren’t based in fact and smack of elitism. Press has no responsibility to meet your personal idea of competency.

Read: A History of News by Mitchell Stephens https://openlibrary.org/works/OL1854941W/A_history_of_news

Read: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_journalism

Read: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_French_journalism

Re:Scientists Discovered a Gigantic Structure in a Hidden Zo... by kosievdmerwe on Wednesday July 15, 2020 @11:55PM (#23855612)
Given that the media wants to claim to be the fourth estate and a vital part of democracy, I don't think I'm wrong to hold them to a higher standard. Washington Post's slogan is "Democracy Dies in Darkness".

And frankly when you or anyone starts with "Respectfully", you're typically not. Your post certainly only has a thin veneer.

Re:Scientists Discovered a Gigantic Structure in a Hidden Zo... by jollofricepeas on Friday July 17, 2020 @08:24AM (#23869737)
Respectfully, I could have been nasty but chose not to.

Again, who are you that your standards are worthy meeting?

The role of press is to exist.

The sooner you understand this then you’ll have a better appreciation for all press outlets even those you disagree with.

Re:Scientists Discovered a Gigantic Structure in a Hidden Zo... by TheOtherHobbes on Thursday July 16, 2020 @03:03AM (#23856552)
There isn't really much of a political gain to be had from describing a large blob of galaxies as a "structure" or a "wall."

It's not even that "structure" necessarily implies planned assembly. There are "structures" in biology, geology, and meteorology, and none imply a builder or designer.