One-Sided Political Blogspot
I fully appreciate that there are many points of view with regard to politics, and everything else in general. What astounds me, is that some hold such extreme views that they wouldn't give space to an opposing thought.
Fellow blogger 'modiaminotaur', creates the impression that the blog at modiaminotaur.blogspot.com is primarily devoted to a look at political issues from the standpoint of some kind of journalist or commentator.
The 'promotional tag', for want of a better word, "Trawling the airwaves to spare you the agony!", adds to the overall suggestion that one may get something more than a totally biased view on politics.
We all know that journalists are supposed to be as impartial as possible, by providing a balanced view of news. My lifetime in the broadcasting industry as a presenter and newsreader, helped me understand the great importance of this.
I sure do understand though, that everyone has an opinion, and that they have a right to vocalise this, in whatever form.
My point is that this is not what is implied by Modiaminotaur's 'promotional tag'. It didn't even take a moment to notice that the list of 'Australian Political Links' on the right-hand side, is strictly limited to left-wing politics. The additional Union links proves my claim that this blog is one-sided.
That's okay, but why create an impression that it's not.
Fellow blogger 'modiaminotaur', creates the impression that the blog at modiaminotaur.blogspot.com is primarily devoted to a look at political issues from the standpoint of some kind of journalist or commentator.
The 'promotional tag', for want of a better word, "Trawling the airwaves to spare you the agony!", adds to the overall suggestion that one may get something more than a totally biased view on politics.
We all know that journalists are supposed to be as impartial as possible, by providing a balanced view of news. My lifetime in the broadcasting industry as a presenter and newsreader, helped me understand the great importance of this.
I sure do understand though, that everyone has an opinion, and that they have a right to vocalise this, in whatever form.
My point is that this is not what is implied by Modiaminotaur's 'promotional tag'. It didn't even take a moment to notice that the list of 'Australian Political Links' on the right-hand side, is strictly limited to left-wing politics. The additional Union links proves my claim that this blog is one-sided.
That's okay, but why create an impression that it's not.
posted by Roobok @ 10:48 am
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