Today, anyone can break a story and publish it to the world instantly. That doesn't mean they should nor does it mean their methods or their content mean anything. For those that still try to "practice" journalism and do so responsibly and ethically, this blog if for them.
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Anyone who has watched CNN’s coverage of the Iran crisis couldn’t help but notice the network’s heavy reliance on Twitter. In response, John Stewart criticized CNN for relying on unsubstantiated reports-but then again, with journalists expelled from the region, what alternative was there?
Apparently news organizations are not on the same page when it comes to the ethics of using Twitter. PBS.org examines the ethics of using Twitter and other social networking sites in reporting.
Copyright David R. Norton 2009
