Comments for Our Man in Hanoi

Comment on The countdown to whatever comes next by Steve Jackson

Steve Jackson — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:58:00 +0000

Thanks Chris – very mixed feelings in leaving. Great staff doing a wonderful job.

Comment on Two sides to every story and multiple agendas by Steve Jackson

Steve Jackson — Mon, 28 May 2012 04:56:40 +0000

I think there is an understanding now that most media has an agenda. I think that comes from social media because people have been able to highlight that agenda and question both spin and accuracy. In addition we now have so much info to wade through that we routinely ask ourselves how credible the source is.

But there’s two types of balance. There is balance in terms of beliefs, agenda, ideology etc and there’s also balance in giving both sides some space to have their say (even if you might have to work for it). That’s what those two pieces do. The world is changing too fast to just use lazy labels and stick with them, regardless of what the reality is.

Comment on The countdown to whatever comes next by Chris Harvey

Chris Harvey — Sun, 27 May 2012 20:30:55 +0000

“In the end though it’s been great to go out on a high.”

Always best to exit on a high. Well done.

Comment on Two sides to every story and multiple agendas by Chris Harvey

Chris Harvey — Sun, 27 May 2012 20:28:37 +0000

My sense is that true “balance” is impossible. Everyone brings their own opinion to the table. Sometimes bias can be very subtle, such as the choice of words or what to include or omit.

I think it’s better to give up the fiction of journalistic impartiality and instead just state what side of the fence someone is on. That’s probably not happening. I’d settle for stating both sides of an issue.

Comment on The countdown to whatever comes next by Steve Jackson

Steve Jackson — Fri, 25 May 2012 05:16:20 +0000

Cheers Bob – much appreciated – have added them to my growing list of job pages.