Tekla, the problem is that the "misquote" thing has become such a go to excuse
that its just not credible. Quoting out of context is the same thing
as misquoting and a real journaslist won't do that. Because, again, you'll
shoot your credibility in the foot. I don't doubt that hack journalists do
this. But, any respected and respectful journalist need sources and
to get sources you can't deform what they said.
The problem is not the journalist, its the people.
Almost nobody knows that they are INCOHERENT when they
speak which may be OK when speaking to friends who
will let things slide. Journalists are not your friends.
If your a dufus and say dumb things,
they won't find this endearing and won't give you a pass.
Journalist will pounce on any problems in
logic in what people say, and believe me, when in front
of interviewers there are PLENTY. I've assisted to quite a
few conferences. There's a reason there are media relations
course and coaches. Believe me, either she knew what she
was saying or said things she wish she didn't say, either way
its what she said.
I'm just so tired of people blaming journalists.
Being a journalist is a low paid, low respect job and most of
the disrespect comes from a complete misunderstanding of
their role and power.
The amount of crap they have to listen
to day and night from spin doctor alone could make anybody sick.
Just a pet peave I think. I'm not a journalist but I do know top
notch freelancers who have published in high level papers
and magazines who are proud of what they write even if they get
lowballed on pay by the media which are more and more
big conglomerates.
