tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post219270237518026571..comments2024-03-28T17:44:17.403-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: Media - the good and the bad.The Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-81411660796250012742010-10-14T08:41:02.227-07:002010-10-14T08:41:02.227-07:00Seems we are all agreed that the media can be far ...Seems we are all agreed that the media can be far too intrusive. Thanks for the comments.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-52236442658089749462010-10-14T06:28:06.537-07:002010-10-14T06:28:06.537-07:00Seems like there are plenty of people eager to get...Seems like there are plenty of people eager to get in front of a camera and expose every thought they've ever harbored... The press should leave grieving people alone.<br /><br />I just read that snow may be on its way to you, Weaver! Seems early!Golden Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04590087189810939432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-24745032994019597452010-10-14T03:36:58.428-07:002010-10-14T03:36:58.428-07:00Jinksy is spot on.Jinksy is spot on.Caroline Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203454486693014969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-46819303464207608362010-10-13T20:58:42.399-07:002010-10-13T20:58:42.399-07:00Oh I think the media cross the line all the time. ...Oh I think the media cross the line all the time. It's my favorite rant. I blame the media for so much -- but I won't rant here and to be fair we do need the media, I just wish they would use better judgement and think of the consequences of their efforts.ChrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550420299395301062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-24364147916668518372010-10-13T15:28:28.557-07:002010-10-13T15:28:28.557-07:00Always thoughful,sensitive,intelligent, considered...Always thoughful,sensitive,intelligent, considered and interesting news on this blog Weaver.Totalfeckineejithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352708391465031655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-30254163518528307762010-10-13T14:54:10.290-07:002010-10-13T14:54:10.290-07:00I've just heard that already 24 miners have be...I've just heard that already 24 miners have been rescued, still 9 to go. So tomorrow morning they will all be on ground level. <br />I am surprised that The Times took photos of Linda Norgrove's parents. I've always regarded The Times as a quality paper.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-45863111092679336882010-10-13T14:03:42.615-07:002010-10-13T14:03:42.615-07:00While there are occasional good stories, like the ...While there are occasional good stories, like the one we are seeing unfold presently in Chile, I have finally come to the point of limiting my exposure to the media. I am usually frustrated with what is being covered or the way that it is being covered. I personally think that we were better off before the world was subjected to the 24/7 news cycles.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03959953035812596907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-27966334532590927992010-10-13T12:57:26.354-07:002010-10-13T12:57:26.354-07:00Weaver
I shared your elation this morning. I got u...Weaver<br />I shared your elation this morning. I got up early to finish some preparation for school today and I switched on the BBC world service to catch the tremendous atmosphere as the first miner came to the surface.<br />A few years ago I travelled through north through Chile and up into Bolivia. You are certainly right about it being an unforgiving environment but we experienced the community spirit you mention. Any moans I had about my workload at the moment seemed little when I tuned into this rejoicing.<br />...TrampTramphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10367405984066895755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-56016692957438646582010-10-13T12:04:22.588-07:002010-10-13T12:04:22.588-07:00fascinating blog - I found it from Derrick's -...fascinating blog - I found it from Derrick's - don't have time (at work) to explore much now, but I'll be back, and will visit the poetry bus too.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437738911794797906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-52956546298132291262010-10-13T12:01:13.713-07:002010-10-13T12:01:13.713-07:00fascinating blog - I found it from Derrick's -...fascinating blog - I found it from Derrick's - don't have time (at work) to explore much now, but I'll be back, and will visit the poetry bus too.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437738911794797906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-53765426017358955792010-10-13T10:36:03.948-07:002010-10-13T10:36:03.948-07:00The good the bad and the ugly when it comes to the...The good the bad and the ugly when it comes to the media. I cringe every time the morning news people stick a microphone in the face of some grieving person and ask "what did it feel like when you found out xxxx had died?" or some similar incredibly stupid question.Leilani Schuck Weatheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517660684870960794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-91094151905180558822010-10-13T10:19:43.442-07:002010-10-13T10:19:43.442-07:00Thanks for the comments - I think we are all agree...Thanks for the comments - I think we are all agreed that there is a fine line and that sometimes the media crosses it.<br /><br />The news from the Atacama desert continues to be wonderful - let's hope all the miners and the rescuers are soon out.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-37319152372785657402010-10-13T07:28:33.570-07:002010-10-13T07:28:33.570-07:00Thanks Weaver, excellent post and food for thought...Thanks Weaver, excellent post and food for thought. I too cried at the first miner's appearance (Boys: "MUM! It's great news!" - they have been avidly following the story and the engineering involved) and we read the same paper. Media intrusion has pros and cons - currently enjoying the Tommy Sheridan trial up here, of course, and that's all down to the News of the World, whose prurient interest in Mr Sheridan's private life appears to have exposed some truly apalling behaviour and attitudes - still, no verdict yet. But I think he's going down...<br />I am still mulling the "How Equal is Britain" reporting, and marvelling at those Chinese girls, both taking and not taking free school meals.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-4890127256913112312010-10-13T07:20:41.180-07:002010-10-13T07:20:41.180-07:00I too have enjoyed the news of the rescue and all ...I too have enjoyed the news of the rescue and all the media reports, but more and more the media are becoming an ugly thing. From reporters who skew public opinion with half truths and sensation, to those that intrude on grief to feed the prurient interest of some. I believe that one of my worst nightmares would be to come to the attention of the media for any reason.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-63715037459164164242010-10-13T06:15:40.710-07:002010-10-13T06:15:40.710-07:00I suppose there are two sides to every coin and we...I suppose there are two sides to every coin and we don't get one without the other. But the media could allow people to grieve in private.<br />I don't have the slightest interest in today's celebrity culture but on the occasions when they (celebs) do transgress I think their misdeeds deserve just as much attention, which wouldn't be the case if the individuals had their way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861397533660827678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-5509826627363784142010-10-13T04:43:31.806-07:002010-10-13T04:43:31.806-07:00Grizz………… said...
It is often a fine line between ...Grizz………… said...<br />It is often a fine line between information and intrusion…and the guiding principal behind any such choice needs to be integrity. This is possible when one person owns the newspaper/magazine/TV outlet/radio station/ etc.—but nearly impossible when it's run by a board of financial investors where the autonomy of decisions favoring honor, compassion, and human dignity is trumped by the lust for profits. <br /><br />As a longtime member of this selfsame media, I'm appalled at what I see, and thankful every day that what I write about is considered too far removed from "real news" that I'm given free rein to say—or not say—whatever I wish, invisible to editors and committees alikeGrizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-9796834750439016402010-10-13T04:41:34.683-07:002010-10-13T04:41:34.683-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Grizz…………https://www.blogger.com/profile/04828454689578685330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-89235443138737342282010-10-13T03:43:28.970-07:002010-10-13T03:43:28.970-07:00I'm off to check out Joan's poetry. Thanks...I'm off to check out Joan's poetry. Thanks for the suggestion....Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-14289521326373452522010-10-13T03:19:24.982-07:002010-10-13T03:19:24.982-07:00I get very angry with the press at times for their...I get very angry with the press at times for their thoughtless handling of some events, and have written to complain on more than one occasion. I get the reply I expect - 'After long consideration it was felt to be in the public interest ......' Rubbish. It was more likely to be felt that they might sell more newspapers. If we wanted sensational gossip and voyeurism we'd buy a different paper.<br />Thank Heaven those Chilean miners are being brought out at last - what an horrendous ordeal for them and their families and what an amazing achievement for the engineers and rescuers.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-9453733650909333932010-10-13T02:36:56.416-07:002010-10-13T02:36:56.416-07:00It's very hard nowadays not to be a voyeur. I ...It's very hard nowadays not to be a voyeur. I love the newspaper every morning and am thankful that we are just about as open as possible compared to let's say China or Iran but the down side as you say is the peeping into the lives of some who are grieving and doing it in a dignified way. Hard to get a comprimise.Gerry Snapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269492251928362799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42626397496040178422010-10-13T02:02:24.304-07:002010-10-13T02:02:24.304-07:00How horrid, I agree the media these days just does...How horrid, I agree the media these days just doesnt really know when not to go in.<br />About your milk thing yesterday, I can see that if we are not careful here in Australia no one will drink pure milk, what people forget is that milk is not 100% fat and yet we are all being told to drink low fat or no fat or even soy milk which has to be adulterated so much so that you can take up the added calcium that probably came from cows milk in the first place. The world has gone mad, we are now having huge ads about not eating butter (again!) at least the chef programmes are making people realise that you need butter not margarine. we will be put out of business if we are not careful ( by we I mean my family who are dairy farmers). <br />Good fresh food in moderation never hurt any one, junk food does.<br />But publicity, politicians and the like are all prepared to put those who produce it out of business.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14177627504060328999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-28248384682095672332010-10-13T01:44:58.311-07:002010-10-13T01:44:58.311-07:00The line between news and intrusion is indeed fine...The line between news and intrusion is indeed fine. It would seem too many peope allow it to blur...Jinksyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686101468214361004noreply@blogger.com