Reposted by Michael Shellenberger
The statement involves a critique of journalistic practices and a defense of a decision to pull a political piece. It uses strong language to describe the behavior of reporters, suggesting they are acting immaturely and need correction.
- The statement uses harsh language, which could be seen as harmful and not conducive to constructive dialogue, thus violating the principle of doing no harm. [-2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not respect the dignity of the reporters, as it labels them as 'entitled children,' which could be considered disrespectful and a form of verbal attack. [-2]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement does not engage in constructive criticism, as it resorts to personal attacks rather than focusing on the specific actions or decisions in question. [-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.