Matt Taibbi

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3/31/2024, 12:06:56 AM
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Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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@AnarchoRevolt Seriously “Why can’t we have both?” Because in that situation you’re completely at the mercy of the person controlling the information. I’ve put up with all kinds of shit from sources over the years because that’s my job - to get information.
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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@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?

The statement is part of a conversation about journalistic ethics and practices, specifically regarding the handling of sources and the balance between maintaining source confidentiality and reporting. The tone is advisory, and the intent is to highlight the importance of protecting source confidentiality for the credibility of journalistic work. The content addresses the professional conduct of journalists and the implications of their actions on future source relationships.

  1. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement upholds the principle of respecting the privacy and dignity of others by emphasizing the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of sources, which is a key aspect of respecting their privacy. [+2]
  2. 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 by advising against public disparagement of sources, which could be seen as a form of personal attack if done disrespectfully. However, the tone is not aggressive, and the criticism is presented as a general professional guideline rather than a personal attack. [+1]