Matt Taibbi

Rank 25 of 47
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Score 93
4/5/2024, 5:38:04 PM
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In reply to:
Lucy Whatoff
@maw_rad
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167d
@mtaibbi Not unethical for journalists to be paid for content created. By Newspapers, Magazine or @X

Only unethical if content is being intentionally manipulated by payer.

And you're beyond reality if you think @X is doing that more than the WPO or NYT.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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167d
So you think I should leave a highly compensated situation to work for free? Not sure I understand what you’re proposing.
longboringstory
@longboringstory
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167d
@mtaibbi Elon gave you a career-defining opportunity of a lifetime, is that worth nothing? Are you saying that Twitter paying you for monetization would be considered an ethical violation? Could you just ask to be demonetized instead?

The statement is part of a conversation about journalistic ethics, specifically regarding financial relationships between journalists and the platforms they use to disseminate their work. The discussion touches on the potential conflict of interest that could arise if a journalist is perceived to be financially tied to a source or platform, which could compromise the perceived integrity of their reporting. The conversation is a substantive engagement with issues related to journalism, ethics, and the influence of financial arrangements on content creation, which constitutes public discourse.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to clarify the speaker's position on maintaining ethical journalistic practices, which aligns 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 issue at hand without engaging in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By explaining the reasoning behind avoiding financial ties with a platform, the statement promotes understanding of journalistic ethics. [+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 potential ethical conflict without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The speaker's insistence on ethical journalism practices demonstrates an intent to use influence for the betterment of society, particularly in the realm of trustworthy reporting. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The speaker upholds the principles of free speech by advocating for journalistic independence and integrity, using their platform responsibly. [+1]