Matt Taibbi

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3/31/2024, 12:14:55 AM
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TheBeagle
@TheCTBeagle
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228d
@mtaibbi @AnarchoRevolt Normally, I'd agree. But Elon picked you, announced that he picked you as "his" journalist, and you were writing about a company he just bought. The story was, at least in part, about Elon.
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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228d
@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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228d
@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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228d
@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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228d
@mtaibbi So why did you refuse to criticize Musk for censoring Turkish and Indian opposition media figures? Your hypocrisy is pretty impressive

The statement is part of a conversation about journalistic ethics, the role of sources in journalism, and the potential influence of powerful individuals on media narratives. It addresses the issue of whether a journalist's coverage was influenced by their relationship with a powerful source, which is a matter of public concern and contributes to the civic dialogue on media integrity and freedom of the press.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to clarify the context of the journalistic work and defends the integrity of the reporting process, 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 by focusing on the professional aspects of journalism without engaging in personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By providing clarification, the statement promotes understanding of the journalistic process and the challenges faced by journalists. [+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 by addressing the concerns raised about the influence of powerful sources on journalism. [+1]
  5. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    There is no indication of a mistake being acknowledged or corrected in this statement.
  6. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement defends the integrity of journalism, which can be seen as using influence for the betterment of society by upholding journalistic standards. [+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 by engaging in a dialogue about media ethics and the responsible use of platforms. [+1]