Gossip vs. news

Posted By katie allison granju

Rich Hailey’s thoughts:

It seems pretty clear to me. If the story affects public policy or expenditures then it is news and should be reported. Otherwise, it’s just gossip.

It doesn’t matter whether other outlets report it.

It doesn’t matter whether the “people” want to know.

It doesn’t matter if it boosts ratings.

If it’s not in the public interest, then reporting it is just repeating gossip.

Apr 13th, 2008

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