I often see people rant on social media that Topic/Scandal X isn't being covered by the media. But (1) it was covered, which is how they first heard about it, and then (2) they post a link to coverage in a media outlet! I figure what they really mean is that the media coverage wasn't as opinionated & hyped as they would've preferred (which professional journalists are trained not to do). -- retired journalist
That’s one of my favorite gripes as well. I used to find the AP story about that topic and post it in answer to their complaint but it happens so often, I’ve mostly given up. And they’re really not complaining that the story wasn’t covered, like you said.
I often see people rant on social media that Topic/Scandal X isn't being covered by the media. But (1) it was covered, which is how they first heard about it, and then (2) they post a link to coverage in a media outlet! I figure what they really mean is that the media coverage wasn't as opinionated & hyped as they would've preferred (which professional journalists are trained not to do). -- retired journalist
That’s one of my favorite gripes as well. I used to find the AP story about that topic and post it in answer to their complaint but it happens so often, I’ve mostly given up. And they’re really not complaining that the story wasn’t covered, like you said.
Well written and very good points, thank you.
Thank you.