ethics
Better, less toxic, social media starts with us Paid Members Public
The platforms are merely amplifiers. The blame lies with us.
Death knocks aren't the problem - it's the digital onslaught. Paid Members Public
Dominic Ponsford takes up the digital doorstepping point [https://www.onemanandhisblog.com/archives/2017/05/need-conversation-ethics-digital-doorstepping.html] , and misses the point [http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/why-death-knocks-are-a-difficult-but-essential-part-of-the-job-for-journalists/] : > I would argue that when you are writing a story about someone’s death or serious injury it would be disrespectful not to
We need a conversation about the ethics of digital doorstepping Paid Members Public
I first wrote about digital doorstepping a decade ago [https://www.onemanandhisblog.com/archives/2007/04/theres_no_doubt_that_the.html] . And the problem has only got worse: > I have dealt with 50+ journos online today. Two found my mobile number. This cunt found my house. I still don't
WikiLeaks Task Force doxing concerns: is Twitter verification making you a target? Paid Members Public
Remember when I was amused by Twitter deciding that I’m not a journalist [http://www.onemanandhisblog.com/archives/2016/11/journalism-social-media-arbitration.html] or in the media? Well, now I’m profoundly glad. Why? Well, this little Tweet from a WikiLeaks-affiliated group went out on Friday: Of course, many, many
Viral videos: financial reality trumps ethics? Paid Members Public
What happens when you have a video go seriously viral [http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-37222375]? > A media frenzy ensued and ultimately Kim’s video was seen by tens of millions of people around the world. A slew of news organisations sought Kim’s permission to use the footage, many
Reddit for Journalists Paid Members Public
Three speakers at news:rewired talking about use of Reddit in journalism, moderated by Mark Frankel, assistant editor, social news, BBC
Don't trust over-worked decaf drinkers Paid Members Public
[http://www.onemanandhisblog.com/archives/assets_c/2014/05/drink-more-coffee-3712.html] If you’re in an office full of over-worked journalists, the coffee drinkers are the ones to trust [http://feeds.fastcompany.com/~r/fastcompany/headlines/~3/BEO7TaguXV4/how-coffee-makes-you-more-honest] : > According to a recent study, caffeine helps you resist pressure to
The Mumsnet content racket Paid Members Public
Mumsnet charges you to provide them with content [http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/nick-cohen/2013/12/the-mumsnet-racketeers/]… > I’m sorry, Mumsnet charges writers and actors or their publishers and producers for the privilege of providing content for its website? I shouldn’t have been shocked. The logical next step after
