tanker
Senior Registered
Yes, you're right about bias and opinion in news reporting. I noticed, particularly during the 'Brexit' events, that political bias came to the fore even in the supposedly 'neutral' BBC. I liked to be informed, once a day at least, but it became increasingly difficult to find an objective view to listen to. So like you, I take most things with a pound of salt these days!Hi Grel,
Is it too late to switch to something that might be more satisfying? I understand your dilemma, having lived my life in a profession that was really not very well matched to my temperament or interests. BTW--I have a strong belief in the importance of news media. It is a very worthwhile field. I'm just not too happy about developments in this field over the last 50 years.
Hi Tanker,
I was really speaking of the "press" or news media in general, including broadcast media. BTW--I don't know that you've missed that much in avoiding this area. I like keeping up with certain things, but take everything said that has a political or ideological component of any kind with a pound of salt. The level of bias and opinion in news reporting is incredible, but that aspect would at least be moderated if the distinction between news reporting and editorial was observed.
Cordially,
S&S
btw, during Brexit I watched the French news, and found that to be a good balance to the UK news as at least you got both sides of the argument.