Monday 17 September 2012

op/ed-integrity in journalism-update

Time for an update on my ongoing issue with Newschasers of Moncton New Brunswick.I've finally heard from them on the matter of journalistic ethics.Well,sort of.While they have seemed to be uninclined to answer me directly as to why they are supporting the actions of their fellow director with regard to the slander she has put forth in the past,their actions speak loudly and articulately.

You see,a while back these people posted a very self congratulatory video on Youtube extolling the virtues of what it is they do.I had the unmitigated gall to post some very direct comments criticizing their actions.It is,I said,and I reiterate here,shameful that they have not dealt directly with the mess on their own doorstep.It diminishes their credibility if indeed such a word could ever have been applied to them in the first place.

Now truthfully,I don't really care all that much about the slander directed at me.The documented evidence fully supports my position,a fact that Newschasers can feel free to examine with my full permission.But the people who follow this media outlet have every right to know what they are wasting their time on.They have every right to know what this agency seemingly stands for.They need to know that at least one of the agency's directors has an ongoing issue with a family member regarding an accusation that was put forth without any effort to confirm the facts stated by this director.They need to know that the directorship of Newschasers does not want to deal with this mess on their doorstep.At least they have not done so until now.They need to know this so as to be able to make a reasonable value judgement as to what this agency stands for.

While Newschasers have not addressed my concerns,let me tell you what they have done in response to today's editorial,admittedly one that pulls no punches.They simply pulled the plug.Buried their heads in the sand.Barred me from accessing their Youtube channel.Well,that's their right.But why are these people so sensitive to dissent?Most legitimate news agencies accommodate dissent and many actually welcome it.Not so with Newschasers.Could it be that they have no clue how to answer the issue put before them,being,after all essentially ambulance chasers?It really looks as if they don't actually have a policy regarding ethics at all.But I may be mistaken.I just wish they would explain their position to me in that regard.Instead of simply pulling the plug.Isn't that what they do in Iran or China?

One thing that Newschasers can be assured of.If they wish to clarify who they are,they can always respond,in the manner of their own choosing on this blog.Unlike some,my shoulders will bear the load,even if I disagree with what they say.They,or anyone else will not be silenced here for their opinion.So perhaps they would like to respond,because in the absence of any response,I have a fairly clear vision as to who these people are and I am not afraid to lay shame at their door.

The best way to deal with the heat may just be to put out the fire.

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