Trouble is, in the sense that it’s frequently cited as a source, it *is* a publishing platform. I’m sure journalists would love for it to be more informal, but unfortunately it isn’t.
One thing that's come up this election is people viewing journalists' Twitter accounts as equivalent to their outlet's front pages, with the same level of editing/accountability. But many journalists view Twitter as a public notepad for half-thoughts and quick takes. And oh boy.
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I think it's totally understandable, things have changed a LOT.
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Sorry Jim, I'm a fan but I don't buy this. Robert P and Laura K have 1m+ twitter followers each. What they report *is* broadcasting. They have a responsibility for what they say. No politician would get away with that excuse.
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I'm explaining how this happened, it's clearly a total shitshow.
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There are no lengths people in the media won't go to in order to insist they bear no responsibility for what they write.
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If you think that's what my tweet is saying then you're wrong.
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Seems like the journalists need to wise up then.
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I remember when I first joined Twitter (late) someone told me I shouldn't tweet what I wouldn't publish. I still fall short of that occasionally, at weekends, but never when it comes to accuracy. The biggest, gnawing fear as a journalist is getting something wrong imo
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I got a story very wrong a few years ago and ate shit for it and it haunts me with every single thing I write or tweet.
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