Matt Taibbi

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3/31/2024, 12:03:00 AM
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Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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@AnarchoRevolt Do you know anything about how journalism works? Have you ever dealt with a source, particularly a powerful one? Also you don’t understand the ethics. If the story I was covering was about Elon, and I shaded coverage in his favor, that would be unethical. But that wasn’t the…
Avram Bertrand 🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
@AnarchoRevolt
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@mtaibbi This is a false choice, why can’t we have both??? The fact that you felt like you had to give up your moral integrity and stay silent on increased censorship on Twitter in pursuit of a story that would have come out with or without you is incredible
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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229d
@AnarchoRevolt Would you rather have a tweet from me about Musk and India, or 50,00 emails about a secret state censorship program? I mean are you serious?
Avram Bertrand 🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
@AnarchoRevolt
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229d
@mtaibbi So why did you refuse to criticize Musk for censoring Turkish and Indian opposition media figures? Your hypocrisy is pretty impressive
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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229d
What was the last financially costly ethical decision you made?
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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229d
If I’’d been in this for dollars I wouldn’t have broken with Musk over his deamplification of Substack. I was not willing to sell out other Substack writers, which includes you, right? Maybe I should have.

The statement is part of a conversation about journalistic ethics, the balance between maintaining integrity and the necessity of working with sources to obtain information. It addresses the dilemma of whether a journalist can maintain moral integrity while dealing with powerful sources who control information. The conversation also touches on the issue of censorship and the role of journalists in speaking out against it. This is a substantive engagement with public issues, specifically the ethics of journalism and the freedom of the press, which constitutes public discourse.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to intend harm but discusses the challenges faced by journalists, aligning with the principle of doing no harm with words and actions. [+1]
  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 the privacy and dignity of others 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 promotes understanding of the complexities journalists face, showing empathy for their position. [+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 constructive criticism of the journalistic process without personal attacks, adhering to the principle of constructive dialogue. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    There is no indication of a mistake being made or corrected in this statement.
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to discuss important societal issues, potentially contributing to the betterment of society. [+1]
  7. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly, contributing to a responsible discourse on journalistic ethics. [+1]