I've obtained a copy of the "Recommendations for Social Media Use" National Editor Steven Ginsberg sought from a group of staffers. It's an X-ray of the issues I wrote about this week, and you can read the full thing here: int.nyt.com/data/documenth
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The April 20 report comes after internal concerns about the way Wesley Lowery and Felicia Sonmez were disciplined for tweets. Reporters found Sonmez's suspension “arbitrary” and “impulsive,” suggesting "management is ill-equipped to deal with social media in the modern era."
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Reporters also complain of a "two-tiered system" in which "white, male reporters often get away with potentially problematic messages, while female and minority colleagues are not given the benefit of the doubt"
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But reporters say it's easier to get management's attention by tweeting about issues than trying to raise them in meetings.
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Finally, reporters see management responding to online mobs, without understanding what's going on. Ginsberg & a Post spokeswoman didn't respond to my emails about it. (I mentioned the report in passing in my column, where they also declined to comment nytimes.com/2020/06/07/bus)
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Update: WaPo's Kris Coratti says,"This report is part of a broader conversation we've been having throughout the newsroom abt our use of social media, & it is an ongoing conversation. This report is a useful source of insights and next steps as we review and refine our policies."
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One staffer wrote: "I think there are people who are stars and prize winners who aren't scrutinized as closely." Ya think? This sounds like it applies even more to than to .
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Self inflicted would be the headline! Or should they continue to try to hide their biases?
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