commentary on coverage of stalker case

Started by 02roadking, February 27, 2014, 08:27:30 AM

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sheclown

#15
February 27, 2014, 06:47:27 PM
Privacy is important, but more important is this:

There is safety in numbers.

Physically and emotionally.

RiversideLoki

#16
February 27, 2014, 10:58:59 PM
The original "article" had a huge character bias in it. I don't care if she's your mother, bias in writing that is being presented as "breaking news" deserves being called out. And it's not like the person involved is Barbara Streisand or anything. So your assertion that this case "could go national any minute" is where the real hysterics are.
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BridgeTroll

#17
February 28, 2014, 06:51:17 AM
Quote from: stephendare on February 27, 2014, 04:13:04 PM
Bridge Troll, I would not have printed the name of the victim without her permission, even though it is public record.

And the impact the story has had on the local preservation movement, as well as the ramifications to the political figures involved make it newsworthy separately from the rather bizarre nature of the story itself.


Again...fair enough.  I certainly did not ask you to pull the article.  I simply questioned its appropriateness.  From my perspective a simple disclaimer at the beginning of the article stating that the victim gave permission for her private associations and relationships to be detailed in the article would have went a long way with me and I suspect others.

But back to the original topic... Where is the case now?  Restraining order granted?
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thelakelander

#18
February 28, 2014, 08:40:16 AM
FYI, it's a stretch to call forum posts "articles". Forum posts and the resulting conversation are leads that with additional research, investigation, copy editing, etc. can grow into official articles. Those end up being posted on our front page or other media venues throughout town by journalist quietly following the discussions taking place here.
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BridgeTroll

#19
February 28, 2014, 10:01:46 AM
Quote from: thelakelander on February 28, 2014, 08:40:16 AM
FYI, it's a stretch to call forum posts "articles". Forum posts and the resulting conversation are leads that with additional research, investigation, copy editing, etc. can grow into official articles. Those end up being posted on our front page or other media venues throughout town by journalist quietly following the discussions taking place here.

Understood Lake.  I incorrectly used the term "article" for a posting by Stephen. FYI... for me the posts and articles are equally entertaining and informative!
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

Jenn32205

#20
March 05, 2014, 11:13:33 AM
it's completely hypocritical to say someone deserves better while continuing to push allegations that have not been proven in a court of law and speculating as if this is some freak game of clue for you to solve.

if you really care about people, stop the gossip and let the legal system sort it out. otherwise, shut up with your empty proclamations. they mean nothing.

sheclown

#21
March 05, 2014, 11:21:23 AM
Oh Jenn. I've been called worse things than a lesbian hypocrite and here on this forum at that.

Gators312

#22
March 05, 2014, 02:21:38 PM
Quote from: Jenn32205 on March 05, 2014, 11:13:33 AM
it's completely hypocritical to say someone deserves better while continuing to push allegations that have not been proven in a court of law and speculating as if this is some freak game of clue for you to solve.

if you really care about people, stop the gossip and let the legal system sort it out. otherwise, shut up with your empty proclamations. they mean nothing.

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