Matt Taibbi

Rank 39 of 47
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Score -63

The statement is part of a conversation on Twitter that involves a discussion about journalistic priorities, the importance of various political issues, and the personal track record of a journalist in covering criminal justice matters. The tone is defensive and somewhat dismissive, with the intent to assert the speaker's authority and experience in choosing what stories to cover. The content touches upon the issue of criminal justice and the role of journalists in highlighting societal issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to intend harm, but the dismissive tone could be seen as indirectly harmful to constructive discourse.
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects privacy and does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement lacks a promotion of understanding, empathy, and compassion, focusing instead on the speaker's credentials. [-1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in a form of personal attack by dismissing the other's contributions as 'some tweets' and thus does not fully engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. [-1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement implies a use of influence to prioritize certain stories, but it does not clearly demonstrate a commitment to the betterment of society through this choice.