Matt Taibbi

The statement criticizes modern journalists for unethical practices such as making unsupported accusations, ignoring facts, or misquoting, especially when they believe the subject of their reporting is a 'bad or undeserving person.' The tone is critical and the intent is to highlight perceived ethical lapses in journalism.

1. Principle 1:

   I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.

   The statement aims to highlight harmful practices in journalism, suggesting a desire to reduce harm caused by unethical reporting, 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.

   By criticizing practices that could invade privacy or dignity through misrepresentation, the statement indirectly supports the respect for privacy and dignity of others. [+1]
3. Principle 3:

   I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.

   The statement promotes understanding about the importance of ethical journalism, which could foster empathy and compassion towards those negatively affected by media misconduct. [+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 constructive criticism of journalism practices, although it could be seen as somewhat broad and lacking specific examples, which might limit its effectiveness in fostering dialogue.
5. Principle 6:

   I will use my influence for the betterment of society.

   The statement uses its influence to critique and potentially improve journalistic standards, aiming for the betterment of society by advocating for more ethical media practices. [+1]
6. Principle 7:

   I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.

   The statement calls for responsible use of the journalistic platform, aligning with the principle of using platforms responsibly and with integrity. [+1]